Philadelphia · West Powelton · #CP-2025-000270
4401 Holden St
4401 Holden St, West Powelton, PA · 145 homes, apartments
About this project
A six-story podium building at 4401 Holden St in West Powelton with 145 dwelling units, including affordable units, plus amenity and storage space.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A SIX (6) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE I-A PODIUM CONSTRUCTION AT LEVELS A-00 THROUGH A-01 WITH TYPE III-B CONSTRUCTION (FIRE-RETARDANT-TREATED WOOD FRAMING AND SHEATHING) AT LEVELS A-02 THROUGH A-06. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. HORIZONTAL EXITS PROVIDED AT LEVELS A-02 THROUGH A-06. FOR USE AS ONE HUNDRED FORTY FIVE (145) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2), INCLUDING AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS AND TYPE B AND TYPE A ACCESSIBLE UNITS, WITH ACCESSORY AMENITY SPACES (GROUP B) AND STORAGE (GROUP S-1). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. **A PERMIT AMENDMENT IS REQUIRED FOR SUBMISSION OF WOOD TRUSS SHOP DRAWINGS AND ACCOMPANYING STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS CALCULATIONS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF TRUSSES.**
- Applicant
- PHILADELPHIA HOUSING AUTH
- Contractor
- DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- B Business (Office)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-1 Storage (Moderate Hazard)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-12-17 · #CP-2025-000270 · Building permit (new construction) · 145 lots/units
- 2025-12-09 · #CP-2025-000272 · Building permit (new construction) · 12 lots/units
- 2025-12-09 · #CP-2025-000273 · Building permit (new construction) · 8 lots/units
- 2025-12-09 · #CP-2025-000274 · Building permit (new construction) · 13 lots/units
- 2025-12-09 · #CP-2025-000271 · Building permit (new construction) · 8 lots/units
- 2025-01-07 · #ZP-2024-012675 · Building permit (new construction) · 327 lots/units
- 2024-08-22 · #ZP-2024-002431 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 327 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a six-story building at 4401 Holden St in West Powelton, Philadelphia. It would hold 145 apartments, including affordable units, along with amenity and storage space. The building is a podium type. That means a sturdy base level, often with shared spaces or parking, carries several floors of apartments above it.
The Philadelphia Housing Authority and the Daniel J. Keating Company are the firms named on the filing. The records do not say who the future residents will be, or what stands on the site now.
No news coverage, meeting minutes, hearing notices or developer project page were found for this address. The description here rests on the county records alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds 145 homes, including affordable units, to West Powelton.
- A six-story building is likely taller than many nearby buildings. The records give no details on parking, traffic or open space.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-12-17, so the project is in the county review or permitting stage. Next usually come plan review and approvals, then construction permits. No approval or opposition was found online.
- Dec 17, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Who's behind it
Daniel J. Keating Company · A construction firm that has worked on Philadelphia Housing Authority projects, including the renovation of a 295-unit row-home community.
Around the web
- D.J. Keating project resource pageDaniel J. Keating CompanyShows the contractor's earlier work for the Philadelphia Housing Authority, but does not mention this project.
Planning terms explained
- Podium building
- A building with a heavy base level, often holding shared space or parking, that supports lighter floors of apartments above.
- Affordable units
- Apartments set aside for households with limited incomes, at rents below the market rate.
- Dwelling unit
- A single apartment or home that a household can live in on its own.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. 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: $34.8M
- ~870 roofing squares
- ~145 HVAC systems
- ~145 kitchens / 290+ bathrooms
- ~145,000 sq ft of finished living space
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