Philadelphia · East Mount Airy · #ZP-2024-010121
6509R Magnolia St
6509R Magnolia St, East Mount Airy, PA · 24 homes, apartments
About this project
Five new buildings with roof decks are planned at 6509R Magnolia St, including two-family and multi-family structures totaling about 24 dwelling units, with parking reached by a shared driveway.
Official description: FOR THE ERECTION OF MULTIPLE STRUCTURES (BUILDING A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, AND A-5) WITH MULTIPLE ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. BUILDING A-1, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; BUILDING A-2, FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY TWO (2) INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES; FOR USE AS TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES ACCESSED VIA A SHARED DRIVEWAY FROM PARCEL A; BUILDING A-3, FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY FOUR (4) INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES; FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES ACCESSED VIA A SHARED DRIVEWAY FROM PARCEL A; BUILDING A-4, FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY FOUR (4) INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES; FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES ACCESSED VIA A SHARED DRIVEWAY FROM PARCEL A; BUILDING A-5, FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY FOUR (4) INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES; FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH EIGHT (8) ACCESSORY IN
- Contractor
- Landmark Architectural Design LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2024-10-03 · #ZP-2024-010121 · Building permit (new construction) · 8 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes five new buildings at 6509R Magnolia St in East Mount Airy, Philadelphia. The buildings would include two-family and multi-family structures with about 24 homes in total. Each building would have a roof deck. The filing also describes a shared driveway for reaching the parking.
The filing lists Landmark Architectural Design LLC as the firm involved. It does not say who the developer is or who will live in the homes. The filing does not describe what is on the site now.
No news coverage, hearing notices or developer project page were found for this address. The details here come only from the county filing, which was last updated on 2024-10-03.
What it could mean nearby
- The filing describes a shared driveway for parking access. Several households would use one entrance, which could affect traffic and the way cars enter and leave Magnolia St.
- About 24 new homes would add to the housing supply in East Mount Airy.
- The records do not show any effect on schools, utilities or open space.
Where it stands
No approvals, hearings or decisions were found for this project online. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building-permit review next. If the plan departs from the zoning rules, it may also need a hearing before the zoning board.
- Oct 3, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? If a zoning variance is needed, Philadelphia's Zoning Board of Adjustment would hold a public hearing, and the local registered community organization is usually notified. This could not be confirmed for this project.
Planning terms explained
- Multi-family
- A building that holds several separate homes, such as apartments.
- Two-family
- A building with two separate homes, such as a duplex.
- Roof deck
- An outdoor living space built on top of a roof.
- Zoning variance
- Special permission to build something that the zoning rules do not normally allow.
- Shared driveway
- One driveway that serves several buildings or households.
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: $5.8M
- ~144 roofing squares
- ~24 HVAC systems
- ~24 kitchens / 48+ bathrooms
- ~24,000 sq ft of finished living space
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