Philadelphia · East Passyunk · #CP-2024-005530
900-08 Mckean St
900-08 Mckean St, East Passyunk, PA · 24 homes, mixed use
About this project
A four-story mixed-use building with a cellar, roof deck and green roof at 900-08 Mckean St in East Passyunk, with 24 dwelling units and a commercial shell space.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, COMMON ROOF DECK, PILOT HOUSES AND GREEN ROOF FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWENTY-FOUR (24) DWELLING UNITS [GREEN ROOF AND MIXED INCOME HOUSING BONUSES UTILIZED] AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER DEPARTMENT CODE BULLETIN F-2001. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Applicant
- JWN 1 LLC
- Contractor
- MURAT ASLANSAN
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- A-3 Assembly (Worship, Recreation, Amusement, Other)|B Business (Office)|R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)|U Utility and Miscellaneous
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-05-01 · #CP-2024-005530 · Building permit (new construction) · 24 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project is a four-story building at the corner of McKean Street and South 9th Street in East Passyunk. It would hold 24 apartments, a ground-floor commercial space left unfinished for a future tenant, a cellar, a shared roof deck and a green roof.
The building would be about 22,300 square feet on a lot of roughly 6,700 square feet, and about 45 feet tall. The site used to hold a car care business, and a 2023 local report described the corner as vacant and run-down. The plans list eight indoor bicycle spaces and no car parking. Building permits were reported as issued in May 2026. No commercial tenant has been named, and no opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- The plans show no car parking, so new residents may add to demand for street parking, or they may rely on transit and bikes.
- 24 new homes would add housing near the East Passyunk commercial area.
- The ground-floor commercial space could bring a shop or service to the corner, but no tenant has been announced.
- A green roof of about 3,200 square feet could help manage stormwater.
Where it stands
Zoning and building permits have been reported as issued, so the project can move to construction. The next steps are usually site work and inspections, then a certificate of occupancy once the building is complete.
- May 1, 2026 Latest county filing
- May 2026 Building permits reported as issued for the 24-unit mixed-use building
- Aug 2023 Zoning permit reported as issued, with density bonuses for a green roof and mixed-income housing
Want to weigh in? The permits have already been issued, so no further public approval step was found; residents can contact the local registered community organization or the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections with questions.
Who's behind it
JWN 1 LLC · JWN 1 LLC is listed as the owner on the permits; no company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued For 24-Unit Mixed-Use Building At 900-08 McKean Street In South PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia YIMBY · May 26, 2026Reports permits issued for a four-story, 24-unit building of about 22,300 square feet, with a $4.355 million construction cost, a shell commercial space, a roof deck, a green roof and bicycle parking.
- Car care curtailed, 24 units planned for 9th & McKeanOCF Realty (Naked Philly) · Aug 25, 2023Describes the former car care site as vacant and reports a zoning permit with green roof and mixed-income density bonuses.
Planning terms explained
- Mixed-use
- A building that combines homes with commercial space such as a shop or office.
- Shell space
- A commercial space delivered unfinished, so a future tenant can build it out.
- Cellar
- A below-ground level of a building, often used for storage or utilities.
- Green roof
- A roof partly covered with plants, which helps absorb rainwater and cool the building.
- Density bonus
- Permission to build more units than usual in return for providing a public benefit, such as green features or mixed-income housing.
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: $13.4M
- ~768 roofing squares
- ~24 HVAC systems
- ~24 kitchens / 48+ bathrooms
- ~67,200 sq ft of finished living space