Philadelphia · West Kensington · #CP-2025-000417
300 W Huntingdon St
300 W Huntingdon St, West Kensington, PA · 64 homes, mixed use
About this project
New six-story building with 64 dwelling units, 21 parking spaces, 22 bicycle spaces and commercial space on the ground floor. The building will be fully sprinklered.
Official description: FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-STORY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR SIXTY-FOUR (64) DWELLING UNITS, TWENTY-ONE(21) PARKING SPACES WITH ONE(1) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES, ONE(1) VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE AND ONE(1) ELECTRICAL PARKING SPACE. TWENTY-TWO (22) CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES TO BE PROVIDED. NEW USE REGISTRATION PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PROPOSED VACANT COMMENERIAL SPACES. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.** ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED.** BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY.**
- Applicant
- COLORWORKS BUILDING LLC
- Contractor
- Backcourt Builders LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- M Mercantile (Retail)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-04-02 · #CP-2025-000417 · Building permit (new construction) · 64 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new six-story building is planned at 300 W Huntingdon St in the West Kensington area of Philadelphia. It would hold 64 apartments, with commercial space on the ground floor and a roof deck. The building would stand about 71 feet tall and cover most of a roughly 13,700-square-foot lot.
It would include 21 car parking spaces and 22 bicycle spaces, and it would be fully sprinklered. A local news outlet reported in April 2026 that building permits had been issued. It describes the site as part of the existing Colorworks Building development. No opposition, named commercial tenants or construction schedule were found.
What it could mean nearby
- 64 new apartments would add housing to the area.
- Ground-floor commercial space could bring shops or services, though no tenants have been announced.
- 21 parking spaces for 64 homes means many residents may rely on bikes, transit or street parking. The 22 bicycle spaces support this.
- Construction would likely bring temporary jobs and activity to the block.
Where it stands
Building permits were reported as issued in April 2026, and the latest county filing is dated 2026-04-02. Construction usually follows, and inspections continue until the city issues a certificate of occupancy.
- Apr 4, 2026 News outlet reported that permits were issued for the six-story, 64-unit building
- Apr 2, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The City of Philadelphia's permitting office has already issued permits, so no further public approval step was found. Residents can raise concerns through their registered community organization or city councilmember's office.
Who's behind it
Colorworks Building LLC · Listed as the owner on the permit, with Backcourt Builders LLC as the contractor. No further information on their other work was found.
Around the web
- Six-Story Mixed-Use Building Permitted at 300 West Huntingdon Street in North Philadelphia EastPhillyYIMBY · Apr 4, 2026Reports permits issued for a 71-foot, 64-unit mixed-use building with 21 parking spaces, naming the owner and contractor.
Planning terms explained
- ICMX
- A Philadelphia zoning district that allows a mix of industrial, commercial and residential uses.
- Building permit
- City permission to start construction after plans meet code requirements.
- Fully sprinklered
- The building will have automatic fire sprinklers throughout.
- Certificate of occupancy
- The city's sign-off that a finished building is safe to use.
- Mixed use
- A building combining homes with commercial space such as shops or offices.
Researched by AI from public sources on Nov 1, 2026. It can make mistakes, so check the linked sources and the municipality before relying on it.
Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $35.8M
- ~2,048 roofing squares
- ~64 HVAC systems
- ~64 kitchens / 128+ bathrooms
- ~179,200 sq ft of finished living space
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