--- title: 4233 Chestnut Street --- [![Layer_1 (3)](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Layer_1%20(3).svg) ](https://www.vbc.co?hsLang=en) [![phone-icon](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Vector%20(8).svg) ](https://www.vbc.co/contact?hsLang=en) [![phone-icon](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/VBC_2023/Vector%20(8).svg) ](https://www.vbc.co/contact?hsLang=en) ![4233 Chestnut](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233%20Chestnut/A.%20Header%20Image/4233%20Chestnut.jpg?width=4240&height=2832&name=4233%20Chestnut.jpg) Project Video Photo gallery # Multi-Family Build With a Spectacular View Manufacturing, Delivery, Installation, and Onsite Services for 273 Units in Just 15 Months SOLO on Chestnut is a luxury apartment building located at 4233 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia's hottest neighborhood, University City. ** ** Completed in 2021, this building features 50+ internal parking spaces, and 8,000 sq ft of retail on the corner of 43rd and Chestnut. This is the second project in collaboration with Alterra Property Group. The speed and efficiency of modular construction are on full display as this project was completed in just 15 months. The large rooftop amenity space is a significant feature of the property and became a template for future developments by Alterra Property Group.   ## Timeline ![](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/theme-2025/month.svg) 16 Months Total Construction Time ![days](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/theme-2025/days.svg) 28 Days Module Set Time ![](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/theme-2025/month.svg) 12 Months Estimated Time Saved vs. Traditional Construction ## Building Specs: - **Number of Units:** 241 - **Square Footage:** 133,000 SF | 12,356 M2 - **Asset Class:** Multi-Family Apartment - **Total Project Levels:** 7 - **Total Modular Levels:** 5 ## Project Team: - **Owner:** Alterra Property Group - **Developer:** Alterra Property Group - **Architect of Record:** JKRP - **General Contractor:** HOW General Contracting - **Modular Installer:** VBC ✕ ✕ ![DSC01561](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Images/4233%20Chestnut/DSC01561.jpg?width=1380&height=922&name=DSC01561.jpg) ![4233 Chestnut Exterior2 (1)](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233%20Chestnut%20Exterior2%20(1).jpg?width=5464&height=3640&name=4233%20Chestnut%20Exterior2%20(1).jpg) ![4233_Chestnut_Living_Room_200117-768x432 2](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233_Chestnut_Living_Room_200117-768x432%202.png?width=1648&height=1060&name=4233_Chestnut_Living_Room_200117-768x432%202.png) ## Photo Gallery ![4233_Chestnut_Studio_200117-768x432 2](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233_Chestnut_Studio_200117-768x432%202.png?width=2172&height=1084&name=4233_Chestnut_Studio_200117-768x432%202.png) Studio Apartment ![4233_Chestnut_BathroomTypeB_200117_02-768x432 2](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233_Chestnut_BathroomTypeB_200117_02-768x432%202.png?width=1972&height=1060&name=4233_Chestnut_BathroomTypeB_200117_02-768x432%202.png) Bathroom ![DigitalLove_CommercialPhotography_MagicPak-170](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Project%20Images/4233%20Chestnut/DigitalLove_CommercialPhotography_MagicPak-170.jpg?width=1382&height=922&name=DigitalLove_CommercialPhotography_MagicPak-170.jpg) Roof Top Amenity Space ![slider 13](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/Projects%20HubDB%20Images/4233%20Chestnut/slider%2013.jpeg?width=768&height=432&name=slider%2013.jpeg) Larger Apartment ![Living Room](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233_Chestnut_Living_Room_C1_200117_01-768x432%202.jpg?width=591&height=430&name=4233_Chestnut_Living_Room_C1_200117_01-768x432%202.jpg) Living Room ## Video & Image Gallery Your browser does not support the video tag. ![2. Right Side Bottom Image](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233%20Chestnut/C.%20From%20factory%20to%20set/2.%20Right%20Side%20Bottom%20Image.jpg?width=5464&height=3640&name=2.%20Right%20Side%20Bottom%20Image.jpg) ![4. Substitute Backup Image](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233%20Chestnut/C.%20From%20factory%20to%20set/4.%20Substitute%20Backup%20Image.jpg?width=4240&height=2832&name=4.%20Substitute%20Backup%20Image.jpg) ![3.Left Side Bottom Image](https://www.vbc.co/hs-fs/hubfs/4233%20Chestnut/C.%20From%20factory%20to%20set/3.Left%20Side%20Bottom%20Image.jpg?width=4240&height=2825&name=3.Left%20Side%20Bottom%20Image.jpg) ## Project Location ![jared](https://www.vbc.co/hubfs/jared.png) For us, it’s about speed and consistency. ## When we do modular, we save between 6-12 months of construction time. Jared Kern Director, Mixed-Use Development, Alterra Property Group ##### View more projects... 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