Philadelphia · Grays Ferry · #CP-2024-000009
3615 Sears St
3615 Sears St, Grays Ferry, PA · 11 homes, apartments
About this project
A three-story attached building with 11 dwelling units is proposed at 3615 Sears St in Grays Ferry.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED, THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION AS PER PLANS. FOR ELEVEN (11) DWELLING UNITS WITH LAYOUT AS SHOWN. BUILDING MUST BE PROTECTED WITH A NFPA 13R SPRINKLER SYSTEM. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED WITH ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. FULL SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK.
- Applicant
- ELYSIUM INVESTMENT GROUP LLC
- Contractor
- OMEGA HOME BUILDERS
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit completed
Filing history
- 2024-04-12 · #CP-2024-000009 · Building permit (new construction) · 11 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A three-story attached building with 11 apartments is proposed at 3615 Sears Street in the Forgotten Bottom part of Grays Ferry, South Philadelphia. A local news outlet reported in April 2024 that permits were issued. It described about 12,000 square feet of new space and a small rooftop structure that gives access for maintenance.
The filings name Elysium Investment Group LLC and Omega Home Builders. The news report lists Omega as the contractor and a design firm called Here's The Plan as the designer.
No opposition, hearing or community meeting was found. The sources do not say what stood on the site before, who will live in the building, or whether construction has started or finished.
What it could mean nearby
- Eleven new apartments would add housing in a small, fairly isolated riverside neighborhood.
- Construction activity on the block is likely while the building goes up, though no traffic or parking plans were found.
- No information was found on effects on schools, open space or utilities.
Where it stands
Permits were reported as issued in April 2024, which usually means the project can move to construction. Current construction progress was not found, and inspections normally follow as work proceeds.
- Apr 15, 2024 Local news outlet reported permits issued for the 11-unit building
- Apr 12, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Permits are already reported as issued, so no further public approval step was found; questions can go to the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections or the local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
Elysium Investment Group LLC · The company is named on the county filing alongside Omega Home Builders, which has worked as contractor on other Philadelphia apartment projects. No official website was found for Elysium.
Around the web
- Permits Issued For 3615 Sears Street In Forgotten Bottom, South PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · Apr 15, 2024Reports permits for a three-story, 11-unit building of about 12,000 square feet, with Omega Home Builders as contractor.
Planning terms explained
- Pilot house
- A small enclosed structure on a roof that holds a stairway or elevator exit so people can reach the roof.
- Attached building
- A building that shares one or more walls with neighboring buildings, like a rowhouse.
- Building permit
- City approval that allows construction to begin once plans meet code.
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: $2.6M
- ~66 roofing squares
- ~11 HVAC systems
- ~11 kitchens / 22+ bathrooms
- ~11,000 sq ft of finished living space
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