Philadelphia · Carroll Park · #ZP-2026-005781
5030 Lancaster Ave
5030 Lancaster Ave, Carroll Park, PA · 160 homes, apartments
About this project
Four buildings with a total of 160 apartments and ground-floor commercial space are proposed at 5030 Lancaster Ave. The plan includes 54 bicycle parking spaces and green roofs.
Official description: PERMIT For the erection of four structures (1 attached, 3 detached) that include Class 1A bicycle parking (54 spaces) and a green roof on each building. Size and location per plans. For the proposed uses of Vacant Commercial on the first floor (use registration required prior to occupancy), bicycle parking (54 spaces), and Multi-Family Household Living (160 units). Building Details as follows: Building A: 40 dwelling units, first floor vacant commercial space. Building B: 40 dwelling units, first floor vacant commercial space. Building C: 40 dwelling units, first floor vacant commercial space. Building D: 40 dwelling units, first floor vacant commercial space.
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Prepare Meeting, hearing 2027-02-17
Filing history
- 2026-07-06 · #ZP-2026-005781 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer, Haverford Square Properties, proposes Lancaster Yards at 5022-32 Lancaster Ave in the Carroll Park area of West Philadelphia. County records list the address as 5030 Lancaster Ave. The plan has apartments and ground-floor shops and offices, with 160 homes in total. It is part of a larger three-project plan of about 420 apartments between 50th and 52nd Streets.
News coverage describes connected six-story buildings with roof decks. The county records add 54 bicycle parking spaces and green roofs. Lancaster Yards would have no car parking, because the developer points to nearby bus and trolley service. Ten percent of the apartments would have affordable rents.
At a community meeting, attendees voted 21 to 4 to oppose the project at the zoning board. Their concerns were parking, building height, displacement, and traffic. The project needs zoning relief for its number of units and its height. The developer says it would build a smaller version without shops if relief is denied.
What it could mean nearby
- No on-site car parking could increase demand for street parking, which was the main concern raised by neighbors.
- 160 new homes would add residents near bus and trolley service, and 10% of the apartments would have affordable rents.
- Ground-floor commercial space could bring new shops or services along Lancaster Avenue.
- Green roofs and 54 bicycle spaces are part of the plan, according to county records.
Where it stands
As of the latest county filing on 2026-07-06 and the August 2026 news coverage, the project is seeking zoning relief and has not been reported as approved. Next usually comes a Zoning Board of Adjustment hearing, where the board decides whether to grant the exceptions.
- Aug 2026 Inquirer reports on neighbor concerns, including parking, and on the community meeting vote
- Jul 6, 2026 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The city's Zoning Board of Adjustment decides on the zoning relief. Residents can usually comment at its hearing or through the local neighborhood organization, but no hearing date was found.
Who's behind it
Haverford Square Properties · A Philadelphia-based developer proposing three connected Lancaster Avenue projects totaling about 420 apartments.
Around the web
- Haverford Square, Cathedral Park, Lancaster Avenue parkingThe Philadelphia Inquirer · Aug 26, 2026Describes the 160-unit Lancaster Yards, its lack of parking, the neighbor vote against it, and the zoning relief it needs.
Planning terms explained
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city board that decides whether a project can exceed limits in the zoning code, such as height or unit count.
- Zoning relief (variance)
- Permission to build something the zoning code would not normally allow.
- Mixed Income Housing Bonus
- A city program that allows extra building size in exchange for a share of affordable apartments.
- Green roof
- A roof partly covered with plants to absorb rainwater and cool the building.
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: $38.4M
- ~960 roofing squares
- ~160 HVAC systems
- ~160 kitchens / 320+ bathrooms
- ~160,000 sq ft of finished living space
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