Philadelphia · Roxborough · #ZP-2024-005724
5977 Jannette St
5977 Jannette St, Roxborough, PA · 6 homes, townhomes
About this project
A zoning variance request to demolish all existing structures at 5977 Jannette Street and subdivide the lot into seven lots, with six new attached or semi-detached single-family homes and one vacant lot.
Official description: PERMIT FOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT; FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE SEVEN (7) LOTS (PARCEL “A’”, PARCEL “B”, PARCEL “C”, PARCEL “D”, PARCEL “E”, PARCEL “F”, PARCEL “G”, PARCEL “F”) FROM ONE (1) LOT; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ON PARCEL “A”, FOR USE AS A VACANT LOT. ON PARCEL “B”, FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH) WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING (TWO (2) GARAGE PARKING SPACES AND TWO (2) SURFACE PARKING SPACES) ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY. ON EACH PARCEL “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH) WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY. ON PARCEL “G”, FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH) WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- Applicant
- JSP5977 LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2024-10-19 · #ZP-2024-005724 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer is asking the city for permission to clear everything now standing at 5977 Jannette Street in Roxborough and split the property into seven lots. Six of the lots would hold new single-family homes. The homes would be attached (sharing walls) or semi-detached (sharing one wall). The seventh lot would stay vacant.
The county record doesn't say what is on the site today beyond "existing structures". It also doesn't say how large the homes would be or who would live in them. No news coverage, hearing results, neighbor opposition or developer project page was found for this proposal. The filing is a request for a zoning variance. That means the plan departs from the rules for this property, so it needs special approval.
What it could mean nearby
- Six new homes would add housing on a lot that now holds older buildings.
- Demolishing the existing structures would mean construction activity on the block while the work is underway.
- Dividing one property into seven lots could change how driveways, parking and street access are laid out, but no details were found.
Where it stands
As of the latest county filing on 2024-10-19, the variance request was filed and awaiting a decision. No outcome was found online. Next usually comes a public hearing before the zoning board, then a decision, then building permits if the request is approved.
- Oct 19, 2024 Latest county filing for the zoning variance request
Want to weigh in? In Philadelphia, the Zoning Board of Adjustment normally decides variance requests, and neighbors can usually comment at its public hearing or through the local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
JSP5977 LLC · JSP5977 LLC is the company named on the filing. It appears to be a single-project company, and no other projects or company website were found.
Planning terms explained
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build in a way the zoning rules don't normally allow.
- Subdivide
- To divide one piece of land into several separate lots.
- Attached homes
- Homes that share walls with neighboring homes, such as rowhouses.
- Semi-detached homes
- Homes that share a wall with one neighbor only, such as twins.
- Demolish
- To tear down the buildings now on the site.
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: $2.2M
- ~84 roofing squares
- ~6 HVAC systems
- ~6 kitchens / 12+ bathrooms
- ~12,000 sq ft of finished living space
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