Philadelphia · Roxborough · #CP-2024-003030
472-74 Roxborough Ave
472-74 Roxborough Ave, Roxborough, PA · 10 homes, apartments
About this project
A new two-story building with ten dwelling units, plus an accessory surface parking lot and bike storage shed, at 472-74 Roxborough Avenue.
Official description: NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A DETACHED TWO-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING LOT AND BIKE STORAGE SHED AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND BOFSP VARIANCE NO. 2024-025. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK**
- Applicant
- NYZIO BAKER REAL ESTATE L L C
- Contractor
- ANDY MULSON
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Land use
- R-2 Residential (>2 Dwellings)
- Status
- Permit completed
Filing history
- 2024-09-24 · #CP-2024-003030 · Building permit (new construction) · 10 lots/units
- 2024-05-01 · #ZP-2023-010942 · Building permit (new construction) · 14 lots/units
- 2024-02-14 · #ZP-2023-010942 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 14 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a new two-story apartment building with ten homes at 472-74 Roxborough Avenue in the Roxborough neighborhood of Philadelphia. The plan also includes a small surface parking lot and a shed for bike storage.
The county filing does not say what stands on the site now, how many bedrooms the units have, or who will live there. The filing lists a real estate company and one other filer. The most recent filing is dated September 24, 2024.
No news coverage, meeting notes, zoning decisions or developer project page were found for this proposal, so this explanation rests on the county record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Ten new homes would add to the neighborhood's housing supply.
- The surface parking lot suggests some residents would bring cars, which could add traffic on Roxborough Avenue. No traffic study was found.
- The bike storage shed suggests the plan allows for residents who cycle.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is from September 2024, and no approval or decision was found online. Projects like this usually move on to city zoning and building permit review, then construction if approved.
- Sep 24, 2024 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? Philadelphia's zoning and permit review is handled by the city, and the Zoning Board of Adjustment hears appeals and variance requests. No hearing notice was found for this project, so residents could check the city's public permit records or contact the local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
NYZIO BAKER REAL ESTATE L L C
Planning terms explained
- Surface parking lot
- An open-air parking area at ground level, not in a garage.
- Accessory use
- A smaller feature that supports the main building, such as parking or a storage shed.
- Dwelling unit
- A single home or apartment with its own living, sleeping and kitchen space.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The Philadelphia body that decides on variances and appeals when a project does not fit 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: $2.4M
- ~60 roofing squares
- ~10 HVAC systems
- ~10 kitchens / 20+ bathrooms
- ~10,000 sq ft of finished living space
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