Philadelphia · Bridesburg · #ZP-2024-008183
4821 Garden St
4821 Garden St, Bridesburg, PA · 48 homes, mixed use
About this project
Existing structures at 4821 Garden Street in Bridesburg would be demolished and replaced with a multi-family building of 48 dwelling units, three commercial spaces and 54 parking spaces. A zoning variance is being sought.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES AND THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES, AND BALCONIES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING 48 DWELLING UNITS, THREE (3) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACES, 54 VEHICLE PARKING SPACES (TWO (2) CAR ACCESSIBLE SPACES AND ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE), AND 19 CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLANS.
- Applicant
- 1934 DIAMOND ESTATE LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2025-04-11 · #ZP-2024-008183 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
County records describe a plan to tear down the existing buildings at 4821 Garden Street in Bridesburg, Philadelphia. In their place, the developer would build one multi-family building with 48 apartments or condominium-style homes, three commercial spaces (such as shops or offices) and 54 parking spaces.
The project needs a zoning variance. That is special permission to depart from what the zoning rules normally allow on the site. The records do not say which rules are involved.
No news coverage, developer page, hearing decision or meeting minutes specific to this project were found online. Nothing is known publicly about opposition, approvals or who will occupy the commercial spaces.
What it could mean nearby
- Adding 48 homes would add housing in Bridesburg and likely more residents and cars nearby.
- The 54 parking spaces suggest the plan aims to keep most parking on the site, but no traffic study was found.
- The three commercial spaces could bring shops or services and some jobs, though the tenants are unknown.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated April 2025, and a zoning variance is being sought. A variance request usually goes to a public hearing before the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment, which then approves, denies or approves it with conditions. No decision was found online.
- Apr 11, 2025 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment would likely decide the variance, and residents can usually comment at its hearing or through the local registered community organization, though no hearing notice was found.
Who's behind it
1934 Diamond Estate LLC
Planning terms explained
- Zoning variance
- Official permission to build something that does not fully follow the zoning rules for a property.
- Mixed use
- A building or project that combines homes with commercial space such as shops or offices.
- Multi-family building
- A single building that holds several separate homes, such as apartments.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city board that holds hearings and decides on variance requests.
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: $26.9M
- ~1,536 roofing squares
- ~48 HVAC systems
- ~48 kitchens / 96+ bathrooms
- ~134,400 sq ft of finished living space
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