Philadelphia · University City · #CP-2023-000115
Seven-story apartment building, 4050 Ludlow St
4050 Ludlow St, University City, PA · 72 homes, apartments
About this project
A seven-story residential building with 72 dwelling units and parking is planned at 4050 Ludlow Street in University City, Philadelphia; an amendment cut the unit count from 95.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEVEN (7) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK (ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL UNITS) ON THE SEVENTH (7TH) FLOOR LEVEL. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS NINETY-FIVE (95) HOUSEHOLD LIVING UNITS TO INCLUDE FORTY-TWO (42) ACCESSORY OFFSTREET BICYCLE PARKING SPACES, AND EIGHTEEN (18) ACCESSORY OFFSTREET VEHICULAR PARKING SPACES. BUILDING COMPOSED OF TWO DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (TYPE I-A (BASEMENT-SECOND FLOOR LEVEL) AND TYPE III-A CONSTRUCTION (THIRD-SEVENTH FLOOR LEVELS). BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE PROVIDED IN THE EXIT STAIRWAYS PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. [AMENDMENT 10/8/2026 FOR CHANGES TO INTERIOR LAYOUTS THROUGHOUT, CHANGES TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS, A CHANGE TO THE PARKING GARAGE ACCESS (PREVIOUSLY APPROVED MECHANICAL CAR LIFT REPLACED WITH A RAMP), REMOVAL OF THE SEVENTH (7TH) FLOOR ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL ROOF DECK, AND A REDUCTION IN THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS FROM NINETY-FIVE (95) TO SEVENTY-TWO (72).]
- Applicant
- JADE ENTERPRISES 26 LLC
- Contractor
- National Construction and Site Services, LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit amendment ready for issue
Filing history
- 2024-04-22 · #CP-2023-000115 · Building permit (new construction) · 72 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A seven-story apartment building with 72 homes and on-site parking is planned at 4050 Ludlow Street in University City, West Philadelphia. An amendment to the county filing cut the plan from 95 units to 72.
The site was marketed in 2020 as a development parcel. That listing described a project of about 94 units and a commercial mixed-use zoning category. The listing is no longer active, and the zoning may have changed since then.
No news coverage, hearing notices, opposition or approval decisions were found for this project. Nothing was found on who will live there. The filing names JADE ENTERPRISES 26 LLC and National Construction and Site Services, LLC.
What it could mean nearby
- 72 new apartments would add housing near the University City area.
- The plan includes parking, so car traffic and curb use on and near Ludlow Street could change, but no traffic study was found.
- The smaller unit count means fewer new residents than the earlier 95-unit version.
Where it stands
A county filing was made on 2024-04-22, and it reflects an amendment that reduced the unit count. No approvals, hearings or construction start were found online. Next steps usually include any needed zoning review, building permit issuance, and then construction.
- Apr 22, 2024 Latest county filing, showing 72 units after an amendment from 95
- Aug 2020 Site listed for sale as a development parcel (listing since removed)
Want to weigh in? Philadelphia's Department of Planning and Development and the Zoning Board of Adjustment handle zoning matters, and neighbors can usually comment through the local registered community organization or at a public hearing if one is scheduled.
Who's behind it
JADE ENTERPRISES 26 LLC · A limited liability company named on the county filing, with National Construction and Site Services, LLC also listed. No official website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- 4050 Ludlow St, Philadelphia, PALoopNet · Aug 28, 2020An earlier sale listing described the site as a development parcel with about 94 units and CMX-4 zoning.
Planning terms explained
- Amendment
- A change to an earlier filing, here lowering the number of apartments from 95 to 72.
- Dwelling unit
- One self-contained home, such as a single apartment.
- Zoning
- City rules that set what can be built on a lot and how large it can be.
- CMX-4
- A Philadelphia commercial mixed-use zoning category that allows large buildings, which the 2020 listing gave for this site.
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: $17.3M
- ~432 roofing squares
- ~72 HVAC systems
- ~72 kitchens / 144+ bathrooms
- ~72,000 sq ft of finished living space
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