Philadelphia · Ludlow · #ZP-2024-007139
1520-26 N Darien St
1520-26 N Darien St, Ludlow, PA · 4 homes, single-family homes
About this project
A lot line relocation that creates four lots from two, with an attached single-family home proposed on each, at 1520-26 N Darien St in Ludlow, Philadelphia.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE FOUR (4) LOTS (PARCEL C, PARCEL D, PARCEL E, AND PARCEL F) FROM TWO (2) ZONING LOTS (PARCEL ‘A’: 1520-26 N DARIEN ST) AND (PARCEL ‘B’: 1518 N DARIEN ST). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ON EACH PARCEL C, D, E, & F. FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN.
- Applicant
- FE DARIEN LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2024-08-12 · #ZP-2024-007139 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The developer, FE DARIEN LLC, filed county paperwork to reshape two lots at 1520-26 N Darien St in the Ludlow area of Philadelphia into four. A lot line relocation moves the property lines without adding land. The plan is to build one attached single-family home on each of the four new lots, for four new homes in total.
The records don't describe the site's current use. Nearby listings show vacant lots on the same block, so the site is probably empty or lightly used. No developer project page, news coverage, hearing notice or neighborhood opposition was found for this project.
A City Council item posted in September 2025 lists 1520-26 N Darien St among Land Bank properties it would authorize for disposal. The page doesn't say who the buyer is, what the intended use is, or how the item ended. It also doesn't link the site to FE DARIEN LLC.
What it could mean nearby
- Four new attached homes would add a small number of households to the block.
- New homes on what are likely vacant lots could mean fewer empty parcels on the street.
- No traffic, school or utility effects are described in the records, and none are expected to be large at four homes.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2024-08-12 and covers the lot line relocation. Next steps usually include approval of the lot changes, building permits, and then construction. No approval or permit outcome was found online.
- Sep 2025 City Council page lists 1520-26 N Darien St in a Land Bank disposal item; the outcome is not stated
- Aug 12, 2024 Latest county filing for the lot line relocation creating four lots from two
Want to weigh in? The county records don't say which body decides next. Residents can contact the local City Council district office or the Philadelphia Department of Planning and Development, and can watch for any zoning hearing notices.
Who's behind it
FE DARIEN LLC
Around the web
- Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of properties on N Darien, N 8th and N 9th StreetsPhiladelphia City Council · Sep 26, 2025A City Council item lists 1520-26 N Darien St among Land Bank properties, but doesn't name a buyer, a use or an outcome.
Planning terms explained
- Lot line relocation
- A change to the boundaries between neighboring lots, here turning two lots into four without adding land.
- Attached single-family home
- A house for one household that shares a wall with the house next to it, like a rowhouse or townhouse.
- Land Bank
- A public agency that holds vacant or tax-delinquent properties and sells or transfers them for reuse.
- Zoning
- City rules on what can be built on a lot and how large it can be.
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
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space
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