Philadelphia · East Germantown · #CP-2025-005454
837 E Chelten Ave, 9-unit building
837 E Chelten Ave, East Germantown, PA · 9 homes, apartments
About this project
A three-story attached building with nine dwelling units and two roof decks is permitted at 837 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, Philadelphia.
Official description: FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS ACCESSED FROM UNITS 8 & 9. FOR USE AS AMULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR NINE(9) DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13RMIN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC.
- Applicant
- THG REALTY 837 LLC
- Contractor
- REB SHAYELES BUILDERS LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit amendment review
Filing history
- 2026-03-26 · #CP-2025-005454 · Building permit (new construction) · 9 lots/units
- 2025-06-20 · #ZP-2025-005680 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A three-story, wood-frame apartment building with nine homes is permitted at 837 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown. It has two roof decks reached from the upper-floor units. Construction is reported to cost about $3.5 million for roughly 7,655 square feet.
The site is a vacant lot of about 3,850 square feet. Trade coverage says the zoning (RM-1, a multi-family residential district) allows nine units as of right. That means no special exception or variance was needed. The building is reported to stay under the height limit. No parking is required.
Only one trade-press article was found, and no opposition was reported. No construction timeline or information on who will live there has been published.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds nine homes on a lot that is vacant now, which could bring more residents near Chelten Avenue shops and transit.
- No parking is required, so the building may add street parking demand. The records do not say how much.
- A four-unit building has also been reported across the street at 840 East Chelten Avenue, so the block may see more new housing.
Where it stands
The zoning permit was reported as issued in June 2025, and the building permit followed in March 2026. Construction usually starts after permitting, but no start date has been published.
- Mar 28, 2026 PhillyYIMBY reported the approved building
- Mar 26, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
- Mar 2026 Building permit issued
- Jun 2025 Zoning permit issued
Who's behind it
THG Realty 837 LLC · The company is listed as the developer on the permit filings; no official website or other projects were found. REB Shayeles Builders LLC is the listed contractor.
Around the web
- Nine-Unit Residential Building Approved at 837 East Chelten Avenue in East Germantown, PhiladelphiaPhillyYIMBY · Mar 28, 2026Gives the site, zoning, permit dates, cost, size and the developer, architect and contractor.
Planning terms explained
- RM-1
- A Philadelphia zoning district for residential multi-family buildings such as small apartment buildings and attached homes.
- By right
- A project that meets all zoning rules and needs no special approval from the zoning board.
- Lot coverage
- The share of a lot that the building is allowed to cover.
- Roof deck
- An outdoor space on top of a building, usually used as private or shared open 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.
How to comment officially
For this project: Permits are already issued, so no public vote is known to be pending. Residents with questions can contact the City of Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections or their local registered community organization.
This is a building permit for work that current zoning allows, so there is usually no public hearing.
- If you think the work breaks the permit or the zoning code, report it to Philadelphia's Department of Licenses & Inspections or call 311.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $2.2M
- ~54 roofing squares
- ~9 HVAC systems
- ~9 kitchens / 18+ bathrooms
- ~9,000 sq ft of finished living space
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