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Adaptive Reuse Multifamily Development
For Sale
$3,500,000

701 West York Street, Philadelphia, PA 19133

Vacant former school being converted to a 40-unit multifamily project with completed structural and framing upgrades.

Property Size40,800 SF
Price / SF$85.78
Days on Market403

Property Features for 701 West York Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 40,800 SF
Property subtype Multi-Family / Fee Simple
Zoning RM1

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 40

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $7,598

Amenities

No
Other
No Pool
Above Grade, Below Grade

Building Details

Year Built 1965
Listing Agency: Trophy Commercial Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Saam Tashayyod · License #RM425803
Source: Compass
Added: Jul 8, 2025 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Jul 23 at 10:57AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

701 W York Street is a vacant adaptive reuse project originally constructed in 1910 as St. Edward the Confessor School. The existing building is under conversion into a 40-unit multifamily development, retaining its enduring masonry facade and institutional architectural character.

Ownership has completed extensive structural and framing upgrades, including the installation of steel beams and reinforced concrete dividers. The property is fully entitled, with building permits approved for Level III interior alterations. The project is offered “as-is,” representing a partially completed redevelopment opportunity in Philadelphia.

Key Highlights

  • 43,035 SF vacant former school at 701 W York Street, Philadelphia—adaptive reuse into a 40‑unit multifamily development
  • Partially completed conversion with extensive structural and framing upgrades, including installation of steel beams and reinforced concrete dividers
  • Building permits approved for Level III interior alterations for the multifamily conversion

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm HVAC Service Electrical Service Travel Agency Accounting Firm (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

40
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,137
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 19133, PA

24,772
Population
10,766
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
34
Median Age
7%
College-Educated
63%
High-School Grad
1.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
19,055
Density / Sq Mi
$31,756
Median Household Income
$26,563
Median Earnings
$919
Median Rent
$85,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Vacant former school being converted to a 40-unit multifamily project with completed structural and framing upgrades.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 701 West York Street Philadelphia, PA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 43,035 SF vacant former school at 701 W York Street, Philadelphia—adaptive reuse into a 40‑unit multifamily development; Partially completed conversion with extensive structural and framing upgrades, including installation of steel beams and reinforced concrete dividers; Building permits approved for Level III interior alterations for the multifamily conversion
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