Philadelphia · Somerton · #ZP-2025-003503
66-unit multi-family, 12018 Bustleton Ave
12018 Bustleton Ave, Somerton, PA · 66 homes, apartments
About this project
Plan to combine the lots at 12018 and 12030 Bustleton Ave into one lot, demolish four existing structures, and build eleven detached buildings with 66 apartment-style dwelling units and interior and surface parking. The site is in Somerton, Philadelphia.
Official description: Permit for the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (proposed Parcel C) from two lots (deeded 12018 & 12030 Bustleton Ave). Size and location per plans. For the complete demolition of four existing structures (BIN 1262115, 1262117, 1262229, & 1262232). BIN 1262567 to remain. For the erection of eleven detached structures that include interior parking spaces (66 total interior) and site improvements that include landscaping and surface parking spaces (31 total, including 3 accessible spaces and 2 electric vehicle charging spaces). Size and locations per plans For the proposed use as Multi-Family Household Living (66 dwelling units) with accessory structured and surface parking spaces. For vacant commercial (use registration required prior to occupancy).
- Applicant
- LOTUS 12018 30 HOLDING LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Dismissed / Withdrawn
Filing history
- 2025-11-24 · #ZP-2025-003503 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer plans to merge two lots at 12018 and 12030 Bustleton Avenue in the Somerton section of Northeast Philadelphia into a single site. The four buildings now on the lots would be torn down.
In their place, the plan calls for eleven separate buildings holding 66 apartment-style homes in total. The site would also have parking inside the property and on the surface.
No news coverage, developer project page, hearing notice or meeting minutes specific to this project were found. This explanation therefore rests on the county planning record alone. Nothing was found about opposition, approvals or who would live there.
What it could mean nearby
- Sixty-six new homes would add housing along the Bustleton Avenue corridor.
- Cars and deliveries would come and go from a busy avenue, so entrances and traffic flow would matter. No traffic study was found.
- Replacing four existing buildings with eleven new ones would change how the site looks and how much of it is paved or built on.
Where it stands
The county's latest filing is dated 2025-11-24, and no decision or approval was found in public sources. Next steps usually include city zoning and design review, possible community meetings, and building permits if the plan complies or gets approval for any exceptions.
- Nov 2025 Latest county filing for the lot combination, demolition and 66-unit apartment plan
Want to weigh in? Residents can usually raise concerns with the local registered community organization and, if a zoning hearing is scheduled, with the city's Zoning Board of Adjustment. The records found do not confirm which body decides next.
Who's behind it
LOTUS 12018 30 HOLDING LLC
Planning terms explained
- Lot combination
- Merging two or more neighboring parcels into one so they can be developed as a single site.
- Detached buildings
- Separate buildings that do not share walls with one another.
- Zoning variance
- Official permission to depart from a zoning rule when a project does not fully comply.
- Registered community organization
- A neighborhood group the city officially recognizes to receive notice of nearby projects and give feedback.
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: $15.8M
- ~396 roofing squares
- ~66 HVAC systems
- ~66 kitchens / 132+ bathrooms
- ~66,000 sq ft of finished living space