Philadelphia · Ludlow · #ZP-2024-007141
1526 N 8th St
1526 N 8Th St, Ludlow, PA · 6 homes, single-family homes
About this project
A lot line relocation that creates six lots from two, with an attached single-family home proposed on each, at 1526 N 8th St in Ludlow, Philadelphia.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE SIX (6) LOTS (PARCEL A, PARCEL B, PARCEL C, PARCEL D, PARCEL E, AND PARCEL F) FROM TWO (2) ZONING LOTS (PARCEL 187: 1528 N 8TH ST) AND (PARCEL 226: 1526 N 8TH ST). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ON EACH PARCEL A, B, C, D, E, & F. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR SECOND STORY PORTION ACCESSED FROM THIRD FLOOR REAR. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- Applicant
- FE DARIEN LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2024-08-12 · #ZP-2024-007141 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a plan to redraw the lot lines of two properties at 1526 N 8th St in the Ludlow area of Philadelphia, producing six lots. An attached single-family home is proposed on each lot, so six new homes in total. Attached homes share side walls, like typical rowhouses.
The county record doesn't say what is on the site now. It lists FE Darien LLC as the firm on the filing. No developer website, news coverage, hearing notice or neighborhood opposition was found. A City Council page posted in September 2025 lists 1526 N 8th St among properties the Philadelphia Land Bank may dispose of, meaning sell or transfer. That page doesn't name a buyer, so it can't be tied to this developer or plan.
What it could mean nearby
- Six new attached homes would add to the housing supply on this block.
- A lot line change can mean new curb cuts, utility connections and construction activity, but the records give no details on these.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2024-08-12, and no approval decision was found online. A lot line change is normally reviewed by the city, and the homes then need building permits before construction begins.
- Sep 2025 City Council page lists 1526 N 8th St among Land Bank properties that may be disposed of; no buyer is named
- Aug 12, 2024 Latest county filing for the lot line relocation and six homes
Who's behind it
FE Darien LLC
Around the web
- Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of properties on N. Darien and N. 8th StreetsPhiladelphia City Council (phlcouncil.com) · Sep 26, 2025Lists 1526 N 8th St among Land Bank properties authorized for disposition, but names no buyer or project.
Planning terms explained
- Lot line relocation
- Moving the boundaries between existing parcels, here to turn two lots into six.
- Attached single-family home
- A house for one household that shares a wall with its neighbor, like a rowhouse.
- Land Bank
- A public agency that holds vacant or tax-delinquent property and transfers it for redevelopment.
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.
How to comment officially
Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment decides this appeal at a public hearing.
- Before the hearing, the applicant has to present the project at a community meeting run by the area's Registered Community Organizations. Neighbors can attend and speak.
- You can testify at the Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing or send the board a letter that names the appeal number.
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Scope estimate for contractors
Estimated construction value: $3.4M
- ~192 roofing squares
- ~6 HVAC systems
- ~6 kitchens / 12+ bathrooms
- ~16,800 sq ft of finished living space
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