Philadelphia · East Parkside · #ZP-2026-000488
4204 Parkside Ave 12-unit multifamily use
4204 Parkside Ave, East Parkside, PA · 12 homes, apartments
About this project
A zoning variance is sought to allow a 12-unit multifamily household living use within an existing detached building at 4204 Parkside Ave in East Parkside, Philadelphia.
Official description: PERMIT For the proposed use, Multi-Family Household Living (12 units) within an existing detached structure. 4204 & 4206 Parkside Ave were consolidated under ZP-2024-004114. See ZP-2021-001216/ZP-2021-001213, MI-2021-001000/MI-2021-000999 Granted 7-14-21: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION OF ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THIRD FLOOR WITH AN ADDITION AT THE REAR FOR THE EXISTING REAR STAIRS WITH A PORTION LOCATED AT 4204 & 4206 PARKSIDE AVE. OF AN EXISTING SEMIDETACHED BUILDING. With Proviso - Maximum 6 Dwelling Units (in each building, 12 total)
- Applicant
- 4204 PARKSIDE DEVELOPMENT LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2026-02-21 · #ZP-2026-000488 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A company called 4204 Parkside Development LLC has asked the city for a zoning variance. A variance is special permission to use a property in a way the zoning rules do not normally allow. The request would let an existing detached building at 4204 Parkside Ave in East Parkside, Philadelphia, be used for 12 apartments.
The county record describes the plan as a 12-unit multifamily use inside the existing building. It does not say whether the building would be expanded or what the apartments would look like. It also does not say what the building is used for now, or whether the units would be rentals or for sale.
A web search found no developer website, news coverage, meeting agenda, hearing decision or permit that is clearly about this project. This explanation therefore rests on the county record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Twelve new apartments would add housing in the building, if the variance is granted.
- Traffic, parking and trash-pickup effects are unknown. No site plans or studies were found.
Where it stands
As of the latest county filing on 2026-02-21, a zoning variance is being sought. A variance request is normally heard by the Zoning Board of Adjustment at a public hearing. The board then approves it, approves it with conditions, or denies it. No hearing outcome was found online.
- Feb 21, 2026 Latest county filing seeking a zoning variance for 12 apartments
Want to weigh in? The Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment decides on variances. Residents can usually comment at its public hearing or through the local registered community organization, but no hearing date was found.
Who's behind it
4204 Parkside Development LLC
Planning terms explained
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to use or build on a property in a way the zoning rules do not normally allow.
- Multifamily use
- A building that holds several separate homes or apartments instead of a single household.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city board that holds public hearings and decides on variance requests.
- Detached building
- A building that stands alone and does not share walls with its neighbors.
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: $2.9M
- ~72 roofing squares
- ~12 HVAC systems
- ~12 kitchens / 24+ bathrooms
- ~12,000 sq ft of finished living space
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