Philadelphia · Lawndale · #ZP-2025-012695
6025 Rising Sun Ave
6025 Rising Sun Ave, Lawndale, PA · 8 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new three-story mixed-use building is planned at 6025 Rising Sun Ave in Lawndale, with two commercial units and three rear auto-service bays on the first floor and eight apartments above.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION THREE (3)-STORY BUILDING WITH (2) VAANT COMMERCIAL UNITS ON THE FIRST FLOOR, (3) REAR AUTO-SERVICE BAYS, AND A TOTAL OF EIGHT (8) RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNITS ON THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS. AS PER STAMPED PLAN NTE 38' IN HEIGHT. 2 COMMERCIAL UNITS TO HAVE USE REGISTRATION PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. Amended to include the new construction is to an existing structure with four off- street parking spaces
- Contractor
- R&D Realty LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit amendment applicant revisions
Filing history
- 2026-02-19 · #ZP-2025-012695 · Building permit (new construction) · 8 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new three-story building is proposed at 6025 Rising Sun Ave in the Lawndale area of Philadelphia. The ground floor would hold two commercial units and three auto-service bays at the rear. Eight apartments would sit on the two floors above.
County records don't say what is on the site now, how large the building would be, or who the commercial tenants or auto-service operator would be. The developer named on the filing is R&D Realty LLC. No news coverage, meeting notes, hearing notices or developer project page specific to this address was found, so there is no public information yet on opposition or approvals.
What it could mean nearby
- Eight new apartments would add housing near the Rising Sun Ave commercial corridor.
- Two commercial units and the auto-service bays could bring local shops, services and some jobs.
- Auto-service bays at the rear could mean more vehicles entering and leaving the site, so traffic and access would be worth reviewing.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-02-19. No public approval decision was found. Projects like this usually need city review of zoning and building permits, and sometimes a zoning board hearing, before construction starts.
- Feb 19, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? If the project needs a zoning variance, Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment would decide, and the local registered community organization usually hosts a meeting where residents can comment. No specific hearing was found.
Who's behind it
R&D Realty LLC
Planning terms explained
- Mixed use
- A building that combines different uses, such as shops on the ground floor and homes above.
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build something the zoning rules don't normally allow.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city body that decides requests for zoning exceptions and hears appeals.
- Commercial unit
- A space meant for a business, such as a shop or office, rather than for housing.
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: $4.5M
- ~256 roofing squares
- ~8 HVAC systems
- ~8 kitchens / 16+ bathrooms
- ~22,400 sq ft of finished living space