Philadelphia · Ogontz · #ZP-2023-013323
2055 Chelten Ave
2055 Chelten Ave, Ogontz, PA · 4 homes, mixed use
About this project
A new attached building with four apartment units above a first-floor commercial space is proposed at 2055 Chelten Ave in Ogontz, Philadelphia. The project is part of a zoning board variance application.
Official description: PERMIT APPLICATION IS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND TWO ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE
- Applicant
- ORDERING BASE INC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2024-03-21 · #ZP-2023-013323 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A new attached building is proposed at 2055 Chelten Ave in the Ogontz area of Philadelphia. It would have a commercial space, such as a shop or office, on the ground floor and four apartments on the floors above.
The county record says the project is part of a zoning board variance application. A variance is special permission to build something the zoning rules would not otherwise allow. The record does not say what the site holds now, how tall the building would be, or who would occupy the commercial space.
No news coverage, hearing notices, decisions or developer pages were found for this address. This summary relies on the county filing alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Four new apartments would add a small number of homes to the Chelten Ave corridor.
- A ground-floor commercial space could add a storefront or small business, but the record does not name a tenant or say how many jobs it would bring.
- Traffic, parking and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated March 21, 2024, and it is tied to a zoning variance request. No decision was found online. A hearing before the zoning board normally comes next, and the board then approves, approves with conditions, or denies the request.
- Mar 21, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? In Philadelphia, the Zoning Board of Adjustment decides variance requests. Residents can usually comment through the local registered community organization or at the public hearing. Check the city's zoning hearing notices for the date.
Who's behind it
Ordering Base Inc
Planning terms explained
- Variance
- Special permission from the zoning board to build something that the zoning rules do not normally allow.
- Mixed use
- A building that combines different uses, such as shops on the ground floor and homes above.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city body that hears variance requests and decides whether to grant them.
- Attached building
- A building that shares a wall with the building next to it, as in a row of buildings.
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: $2.2M
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space
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