Philadelphia · Belmont · #CP-2025-002362
871 N Preston St – 9-family dwelling
871 N Preston St, Belmont, PA · 9 homes, apartments
About this project
A new four-story building with nine dwelling units and roof decks at 871 N Preston St in Belmont, Philadelphia.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY, NINE (9) FAMILY DWELLING WITH ROOF DECKS AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IBC REVIEW***NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT** AMENDMENT 12/23/25 TO REFLECT CORRECT STANDPIPE REQUIREMENT.
- Applicant
- PRESTON RENTALS LLC
- Contractor
- LA88 REMOD INC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit completed
Filing history
- 2025-05-29 · #CP-2025-002362 · Building permit (new construction) · 9 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a new four-story apartment building at 871 N Preston St in Belmont, West Philadelphia. It would hold nine homes and have roof decks. County records show a filing on 2025-05-29.
A local news outlet, Philly YIMBY, reported that building permits were issued. It described a building about 44 feet tall with roughly 9,590 square feet of floor area on a 2,640-square-foot lot. One of the nine units is reserved as affordable under a mixed-income housing bonus. That bonus allows extra height and density in exchange for affordable housing. The report put construction cost at about $950,000.
An earlier set of permits for the site was reported in 2023. A rental listing for a unit at this address calls it a brand-new building. No opposition or hearing coverage was found.
What it could mean nearby
- Adds nine homes, including one affordable unit, to a residential block.
- The news report did not mention off-street parking, so effects on street parking are unclear.
- The plans leave about 27% of the lot as open space, with a rear yard that separates the building from neighbors.
Where it stands
Permits were reported issued in May 2025, so the project has passed city review. A rental listing suggests the building is finished or being leased. Next steps are inspections and occupancy.
- May 31, 2025 Philly YIMBY reported permits issued for the four-story, nine-unit building
- May 29, 2025 Latest county filing
- Jul 2023 Earlier permits for the site reported by Philly YIMBY
Who's behind it
Preston Rentals LLC · The filings name this company and LA88 Remod Inc, which is the general contractor. News coverage lists the owner as 871 N Preston LLC. No company website was found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued for Four-Story at 871 North Preston Street in Belmont, West PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · May 31, 2025Gives the building's size, nine units with one affordable, owner, contractor, architect and cost.
- Permits Issued for 871 North Preston Street in Belmont, West PhiladelphiaPhilly YIMBY · Jul 2023Reports an earlier set of permits for the same site.
- 871 N Preston St #3 listingClass HarlanA rental listing describes a brand-new building at this address.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed-income housing bonus
- A city incentive that allows a taller or denser building if some units are set aside as affordable.
- Pilot house
- A small rooftop structure that covers the stairs so residents can reach the roof deck.
- Lot coverage
- The share of a property covered by the building, with the rest left as yard or open space.
- Setback
- The required distance between a building and the property line.
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: $2.2M
- ~54 roofing squares
- ~9 HVAC systems
- ~9 kitchens / 18+ bathrooms
- ~9,000 sq ft of finished living space
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