Philadelphia · North Central · #ZP-2025-012774
1801-03 N 19th St nine-lot mixed-use
1801-03 N 19Th St, North Central, PA · 21 homes, mixed use
About this project
A lot line adjustment would split one lot at 1801-03 N 19th St into nine parcels, with attached buildings holding first-floor offices and about 21 dwelling units. The development includes eight attached structures with two-family homes and one semi-detached building with five apartments above offices.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE NINE (9) LOTS (PROPOSED PARCELS A-I) FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. FOR THE ERECTION OF EIGHT (8) ATTACHED STRUCTURES ON PROPOSED PARCELS A-H AND ONE (1) SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ON PROPOSED PARCEL I. FOR USE AS PROFESSIONAL OFFICES ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE ON PROPOSED PARCEL I AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON PARCELS A-H. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.
- Applicant
- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, OF GREATER PHILA
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Scheduled, hearing 2026-10-21
Filing history
- 2026-05-11 · #ZP-2025-012774 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 5 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a plan to divide one lot at 1801-03 N 19th St, in North Central Philadelphia, into nine separate parcels. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Philadelphia is the firm named on the filing.
The plan has nine attached buildings with about 21 homes in total. Eight are two-family homes. The ninth is a semi-detached building with five apartments above first-floor offices. Offices are also planned on the ground floors of the attached buildings.
The records don't say what is on the site now. No news coverage, hearing notices, opposition or approvals specific to this project were found online, so who will occupy the buildings and when construction might start are not known.
What it could mean nearby
- About 21 new homes would be added to the block, according to the county filing.
- First-floor offices could bring some daytime activity and possibly local jobs. The records don't say who would use them.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
A lot line adjustment was filed with the county, most recently on 2026-05-11. Next steps usually include city review of the subdivision and building plans, any zoning approvals needed, and then permits before construction.
- May 11, 2026 Latest county filing for the nine-lot subdivision
Who's behind it
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Philadelphia · A nonprofit housing organization that builds and rehabilitates affordable homes in Philadelphia. It previously built a 21-home development in North Philadelphia.
Around the web
- Habitat For Humanity Breaks Ground On New Community In North PhiladelphiaCBS News PhiladelphiaCoverage of a different Habitat for Humanity project in North Philadelphia, which gives context on the developer. It is not about this site.
Planning terms explained
- Lot line adjustment
- A change to the boundaries of a property, here used to split one lot into nine parcels.
- Attached buildings
- Buildings that share walls with their neighbors, like rowhouses.
- Semi-detached
- A building that shares a wall with one neighbor and stands free on the other sides.
- Mixed use
- A project combining different uses, here homes and offices.
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: $11.8M
- ~672 roofing squares
- ~21 HVAC systems
- ~21 kitchens / 42+ bathrooms
- ~58,800 sq ft of finished living space
Contractor or supplier? Get projects like this in the counties you work, by email. Join contractor early access →