Philadelphia · Wissinoming · #CP-2026-002916
5709 Cottage St
5709 Cottage St, Wissinoming, PA · 74 homes, apartments
About this project
A new four-story building with 74 dwelling units, a roof deck and a green roof at 5709 Cottage St, with accessory parking.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK, PILOT HOUSES AND GREEN ROOF (GREEN ROOF BONUS) FOR USE AS SEVENTY-FOUR (74) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 9/12/26 AMEND NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2026-002916 FOR CHANGE TO ENGINEER OF RECORD TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL REVISIONS, DPRC-SI AND SPECIAL INSPECTIONS AGENCY AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION.
- Applicant
- COTTAGE HOLDINGS LLC
- Contractor
- Olympia Construction LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|S-2 Storage (Low Hazard)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-07-23 · #CP-2026-002916 · Building permit (new construction) · 74 lots/units
- 2024-05-24 · #ZP-2022-010911 · Building permit (new construction) · 74 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new four-story apartment building with 74 homes at 5709 Cottage Street in Wissinoming, Northeast Philadelphia. It would include a roof deck, a green roof (a planted roof that soaks up rain) and interior parking.
News coverage says the site now holds low commercial buildings, including an auto garage and storage space. Earlier coverage from 2023 described a version with 81 units, so the plan has become smaller. Most of the homes were described as two-bedroom units.
Philly YIMBY reported in July 2026 that building permits were issued. The reported parking is 41 interior car spaces and 25 bicycle spaces. The reported construction cost is about $4 million. No opposition and no future occupant were found in the coverage.
What it could mean nearby
- 74 new apartments would add housing to the Wissinoming area.
- Interior parking for 41 cars is reported, which is fewer than one space per home. Some residents may park on nearby streets.
- The green roof and roof deck add some planted and outdoor space, but only for the building's own use.
- Construction would replace an auto-related commercial use on the site.
Where it stands
Permits were reported as issued in July 2026, so the project appears to have cleared city review and can move toward construction. Next come construction work and inspections. No start date was found.
- Jul 23, 2026 Latest county filing; permits reported issued for the 74-unit building
- Nov 2023 Renderings published for an earlier 81-unit version
- Oct 2023 Inquirer covered the proposed apartment building
Who's behind it
Cottage Holdings LLC · Cottage Holdings LLC is the owner named on the filing, with Olympia Construction LLC as contractor, a firm that appears on other Philadelphia building projects.
Around the web
- Permits Issued For 74-Unit Apartment Building at 5709 Cottage Street in Wissinoming, Northeast PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · Jul 23, 2026Reports permits issued for a four-story, 74-unit building with 41 interior parking spaces and 25 bicycle spaces.
- Renderings Revealed For 5709 Cottage Street In Frankford, Northeast PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · Nov 1, 2023Showed renderings of an earlier 81-unit version of the project.
- Wissinoming apartment building proposalThe Philadelphia Inquirer · Oct 25, 2023Described the proposed four-story building, mostly two-bedroom units, replacing an auto garage and storage shed.
Planning terms explained
- Green roof
- A roof covered with plants that helps absorb rainwater and cool the building.
- Accessory parking
- Parking provided to serve the building's residents rather than as the main use of the site.
- Building permit
- City approval that allows construction to begin once the plans meet code.
- Dwelling unit
- A single home or apartment with its own living, sleeping, kitchen and bath space.
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: $17.8M
- ~444 roofing squares
- ~74 HVAC systems
- ~74 kitchens / 148+ bathrooms
- ~74,000 sq ft of finished living space