Philadelphia · Spruce Hill · #ZP-2025-003362
216 S 42nd St 15-unit multifamily
216 S 42Nd St, Spruce Hill, PA · 15 homes, apartments
About this project
A zoning variance to combine the adjacent parcels at 216 and 218 S 42nd St in Spruce Hill, Philadelphia, PA, into one zoning lot for a 15-unit multifamily residential building.
Official description: Permit for the creation of a Unity of Use to create one (1) lot for zoning purposes (to be known as 216 S 42nd St) with respective covenants, agreements and easements to be recorded by deed to bind current and future owners of the contiguous two parcels (216 S 4nd St & 218 S 42nd St) to preserve the unity of use and the legality of the entire project that stems from single zoning lot treatment. For the proposed use, Multi-Family Household Living (15 dwelling units).
- Applicant
- 216 218 LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Scheduled, hearing 2026-11-17
Filing history
- 2025-07-14 · #ZP-2025-003362 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A zoning variance was requested to join two neighboring lots, 216 and 218 S 42nd St in Spruce Hill, West Philadelphia, into one zoning lot. The purpose is to build a 15-unit apartment building (multifamily housing).
The county record names 216 218 LLC as the applicant. It does not say what currently stands on the lots. It also does not say how tall the building would be, whether it includes parking, or who would live there.
No news coverage, hearing notices, meeting minutes, decisions or developer pages specific to this project were found online. This explanation therefore rests on the county filing alone, the latest of which is dated July 2025.
What it could mean nearby
- Fifteen new apartments would add housing near the 42nd Street corridor in West Philadelphia.
- Traffic, parking, school and utility effects are not described in the available records, so none can be assessed.
Where it stands
The latest county filing, from July 2025, is a variance request, and no decision was found online. Variance requests are usually heard by the city's zoning board, which then approves, denies or approves the request with conditions. Building permits normally come after approval.
- Jul 14, 2025 Latest county filing: zoning variance request to combine 216 and 218 S 42nd St into one zoning lot
Want to weigh in? The Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment normally decides variances. Neighbors can usually comment at its public hearing or through the local registered community organization, but no hearing date was found.
Who's behind it
216 218 LLC
Planning terms explained
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build in a way the zoning rules would not otherwise allow.
- Multifamily
- A building with several separate homes or apartments.
- Zoning lot
- The land area treated as a single site when zoning rules are applied.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city board that hears requests for exceptions to 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: $3.6M
- ~90 roofing squares
- ~15 HVAC systems
- ~15 kitchens / 30+ bathrooms
- ~15,000 sq ft of finished living space
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