Philadelphia · Unknown (Philadelphia) · #ZP-2024-010159
11051 Academy Rd
11051 Academy Rd, Unknown (Philadelphia), PA · 48 homes, apartments
About this project
An amended permit for a four-story multifamily building at 11051 Academy Rd in Philadelphia, adding a 48-unit addition with 54 parking spaces.
Official description: Amend Permit 2/20/2025 per attached plan: Reduction in height from 59.' to 57.3', Reduction to building footprint from 7,592sf to 7,331sf, Reduction to occupied area from 10.4% to 10.2% and increase to side yard setback from 23.3' to 24.3' Addition to an existing 4 story detached structure for use as multi-family household living, 48 dwelling units along with 54 parking spaces, 4 electric charging stations, and 5 bicycle spaces; size and location as shown on the plan. (Lot Line Adjustment Permit ZP-2023-012323, Hearing date 4/10/2024)
- Contractor
- COZEN AND OCONNOR
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2024-10-22 · #ZP-2024-010159 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county record describes an amended permit for a four-story apartment building at 11051 Academy Rd in Philadelphia. The amendment adds a 48-unit addition, with 54 parking spaces.
The records do not say what is on the site now, how large the building is in square feet, or who will live there. Cozen and O'Connor, a law firm, appears on the filing. Law firms often act as the applicant's legal representative, so this does not show who the developer is.
No news coverage, meeting agenda, hearing notice or developer page was found for this address. The explanation relies on the county facts alone.
What it could mean nearby
- 48 new apartments would add housing in the Academy Rd corridor of far Northeast Philadelphia.
- 54 on-site parking spaces suggest the plan provides about one space per apartment, which may limit spillover parking on nearby streets.
- Traffic effects on Academy Rd are not documented in the available records.
Where it stands
The county record shows an amended permit filed on 2024-10-22. This means a permit already existed and was changed to add the addition. No hearing, appeal or approval decision was found online. Next steps usually include city review of the revised plans and, if approved, construction permits and inspections.
- Oct 22, 2024 Latest county filing: amended permit for the 48-unit addition
Want to weigh in? Permit review in Philadelphia is handled by the Department of Licenses and Inspections. If a zoning variance is needed, the Zoning Board of Adjustment holds public hearings. Residents can also contact the local registered community organization.
Planning terms explained
- Amended permit
- A change to an existing building permit, here to add more units to the approved project.
- Multifamily building
- A building that contains several separate homes, such as apartments.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The Philadelphia body that hears requests for exceptions to zoning rules and holds public hearings.
- Registered community organization
- A neighborhood group officially recognized by the city to give feedback on nearby development.
We searched the web for this project but found nothing beyond the county record, so this explanation is based on the filing alone. 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: $11.5M
- ~288 roofing squares
- ~48 HVAC systems
- ~48 kitchens / 96+ bathrooms
- ~48,000 sq ft of finished living space
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