Philadelphia · Burholme · #ZP-2025-012658
7040 Oxford Ave
7040 Oxford Ave, Burholme, PA · 49 homes, apartments
About this project
Relocation of lot lines to split one zoning lot into two. The new rear lot would be cleared of a one-story building and hold a four-story, 49-unit apartment building, while the existing 57-unit building stays on the other lot.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (LOT-1) AND (LOT-2) FROM ONE (1) ZONING LOT (7040 OXFORD AVE.). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. *USE DESCRIPTION FOR LOT-1* EXISTING MULTIFAMILY (FIFTY-SEVEN (57) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING ALL IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED (SEE PERMITS #121882 & #189055). TWENTY-TWO (22) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING FIVE (5) ACCESSIBLE SPACES. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT. *USE AND DEVELOPMENT DESCRIPTION FOR LOT-2* FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE ON THE LOT (SEPARATE ZONING AND DEMOLITION PERMITS REQUIRED) AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A BASEMENT, A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY TWO (2) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES EACH WITH AN ELEVATOR OVERRUN (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY), AND THIRTY-NINE (39) BALCONIES. TO BE USED AS MULTIFAMILY (FORTY-NINE (49) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND
- Applicant
- 7052 OXFORD LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Scheduled, hearing 2026-11-17
Filing history
- 2026-04-01 · #ZP-2025-012658 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 57 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes a plan to split one zoning lot at 7040 Oxford Ave in Philadelphia's Burholme area into two lots by moving the lot lines. The existing 57-unit apartment building would stay on its own lot.
The new rear lot would be cleared of a one-story building. A four-story apartment building with 49 homes would go there instead.
No news coverage, hearing notices, meeting records or developer pages were found for this project. The explanation rests on the county filing alone. Nothing is known online about opposition, approvals, rents or who might live there.
What it could mean nearby
- The site would gain 49 new apartments, on top of the 57 units already there.
- Traffic, parking and access effects are not described in the records found, so they are unknown.
- Any effect on schools or utilities is not described in the records found.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2026-04-01 and covers the lot-line change and the proposed building. Next steps usually include city zoning and permit review, then construction permits if approved. No approval decision was found online.
- Apr 1, 2026 Latest county filing for the lot split and 49-unit building
Who's behind it
7052 Oxford LLC
Planning terms explained
- Zoning lot
- A parcel of land treated as one unit under the city's zoning rules.
- Relocation of lot lines
- Moving property boundaries, here to divide one lot into two separate lots.
- Zoning permit
- City approval confirming a proposed use and building meet zoning rules, or that any needed exceptions have been granted.
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: $11.8M
- ~294 roofing squares
- ~49 HVAC systems
- ~49 kitchens / 98+ bathrooms
- ~49,000 sq ft of finished living space
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