Six-unit multifamily building at 5661 Sprague St

About this project

A new attached three-story building with six dwelling units and rooftop decks is proposed at 5661 Sprague Street in Philadelphia, PA.

Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH THREE (3) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR ACCESS TO OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECKS (ROOF DECKS ARE ASSIGNED TO INDIVIDUAL UNITS). STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT ** **AMENDMENT (5-7-2026) TO DOCUMENT STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL FOR ENCROACHMENTS VIA SR-2025-030511. NO NEW DOCUMENTS WITH THIS AMENDMENT. **AMENDMENT (10-21-2026) TO REMOVE CHAIUR LIFT AS THE APPROVED AMENDED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS.

Applicant

5661 SPRAGUE ST LLC

Contractor

REB SHAYELES BUILDERS LLC

Plan type

Building permit (new construction)

Land use

R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)

Status

Permit amendment ready for issue