Philadelphia · Modena · #ZP-2023-012323
11201 Academy Rd
11201 Academy Rd, Modena, PA · 48 homes, apartments
About this project
Lot adjustment in Modena, Philadelphia, creating two parcels, with a 3-story, 22,950 sq ft multi-family addition to an existing 4-story building. The project totals 48 dwelling units and 54 parking spaces.
Official description: Permit for lot adjustment to create two lots (new Parcel B and remainder Parcel A) from one existing lot (11101 Academy Road, OPA No. 77-8069000); new construction on Parcel B of a 3 story, 22,950 sf multi-family building addition to an existing 4 story structure for a total of 48 dwelling units along with 54 parking spaces, 4 electric charging stations, and 5 bicycle spaces; size and location as shown on the plan
- Applicant
- MOST REV JOHN J KROL, ARCHBISHOP OF PHILA
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2024-01-23 · #ZP-2023-012323 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a plan to add a 3-story, roughly 22,950 square foot apartment building onto an existing 4-story building at 11201 Academy Rd in the Modena area of Northeast Philadelphia. The result would be 48 apartments with 54 parking spaces.
The plan also includes a lot adjustment. That means the property would be redrawn into two separate parcels. The property owner on the filing is the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia.
No news coverage, hearing notices, meeting minutes, developer website or permit records specific to this project were found online. Nothing could be confirmed about opposition, approvals, or who would live there. The description here comes from the county filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- The 48 new apartments would add housing in the area, according to the county filing.
- The plan includes 54 parking spaces, about one per apartment. Actual traffic and parking effects have not been studied in any source found.
- No sources were found on effects for schools, utilities, open space or jobs.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated January 2024. No public information was found on whether the plan has been approved. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building review, and sometimes a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing, before permits are issued.
- Jan 23, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment and the Department of Licenses and Inspections handle zoning approvals and publish hearing agendas on phila.gov; neighbors can also contact their local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
Most Rev. Archbishop of Philadelphia (Roman Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia) · The filing lists the Archbishop of Philadelphia, the Roman Catholic Church's legal entity for the archdiocese, as the owner or applicant; no developer or builder was identified.
Planning terms explained
- Lot adjustment
- A change to property boundary lines that can split one parcel into two or reshape existing ones.
- Multi-family
- A building with several separate homes or apartments, as opposed to a single-family house.
- Dwelling unit
- One self-contained home or apartment with its own living, sleeping, kitchen and bathroom space.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city body that decides whether a project can depart from the zoning rules for its location.
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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