Philadelphia · East Parkside · #ZP-2025-007656
1537 Belmont Ave
1537 Belmont Ave, East Parkside, PA · 22 homes, apartments
About this project
A four-story multifamily building with 22 dwelling units, including 3 affordable units, a residential roof deck and 8 bicycle parking spaces, at 1537 Belmont Avenue in East Parkside, Philadelphia. The height is capped at 45 feet, including a 7-foot bonus.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE (MAX. 45 FT HIGH, INCLUDING 7 FT BUILDING HEIGHT BONUS) WITH A ROOF DECK (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY), ACCESSED BY TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES (STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY); FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (TOTAL TWENTY-TWO (22) DWELLING UNITS), INCLUDING THREE (3) AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNITS (FROM SIX (6) MIXED-INCOME BONUS UNITS) AND THREE (3) GREEN ROOF BONUS UNITS; AND EIGHT (8) CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES PROVIDED IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS.
- Applicant
- HAVERFORD SQUARE BY METROPOLITAN 11 LLC
- Contractor
- DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-12-13 · #ZP-2025-007656 · Building permit (new construction) · 22 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a four-story apartment building at 1537 Belmont Avenue in East Parkside, Philadelphia. It would hold 22 apartments, 3 of them set aside as affordable. It would also have a residential roof deck and 8 bicycle parking spaces.
The height is capped at 45 feet. That includes a 7-foot bonus, which the records tie to the affordable units.
The records don't say what is on the site now. Web searches found no news coverage, hearing notices, approvals, opposition or developer project page for this address, so the details here come from the county filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- 22 new apartments, including 3 affordable units, would add to the area's housing supply.
- With 8 bicycle spaces listed, the records suggest the building is meant to rely partly on bikes and transit. No car parking count appears in the summary.
- The roof deck would be private space for residents. It would not add public open space.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-12-13. No public record of a final approval or construction start was found online. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building permit review next. Neighbors may be notified if a zoning hearing is needed.
- Dec 13, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? No hearing was found. If the project needs zoning relief, the City of Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment would hold a public hearing. Neighbors can also contact the local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
Haverford Square by Metropolitan 11 LLC
Planning terms explained
- Height bonus
- Extra allowed building height, here 7 feet, granted in exchange for a benefit such as affordable units.
- Affordable units
- Apartments reserved for households under certain income limits, at reduced rents.
- Multifamily
- A building with several separate homes, such as an apartment building.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city body that decides whether a project may depart from the zoning rules.
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: $5.3M
- ~132 roofing squares
- ~22 HVAC systems
- ~22 kitchens / 44+ bathrooms
- ~22,000 sq ft of finished living space
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