Philadelphia · Rhawnhurst · #ZP-2023-013508
2100 Benson St
2100 Benson St, Rhawnhurst, PA · 21 homes, townhomes
About this project
A lot-line relocation that would split one lot into 22 lots, with 21 new three-story homes (semi-detached, detached and attached) and a 21-space surface parking lot.
Official description: Permit for the relocation of lot lines to create twenty-two lots (Parcels A-V) from one lot (deeded 2100 Benson St) Sizes and location per plans. On Parcels A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R, S, & T: For the erection of a three-story semi-detached structure that includes a full basement and a roof deck at the second floor front, accessed from the interior. For the use as Single Family Household Living. Size and locations per plans. On Parcel Q: For the erection of a three-story detached structure that includes a full basement and a roof deck at the second floor front, accessed from the interior. For the use as Single Family Household Living. Size and locations per plans. On Parcel U: For the erection of a three-story attached structure that includes a full basement and a roof deck at the second floor front, accessed from the interior. For the use as Single Family Household Living. Size and locations per plans. On Parcel V: For the creation of a surface parking lot with twenty-one spaces (including one accessible space. Size and location per plans. For the proposed use as Non-Accessory Parking.
- Applicant
- BH 19 LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Scheduled, hearing 2026-12-16
Filing history
- 2024-09-25 · #ZP-2023-013508 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
A developer, BH 19 LLC, has filed to divide one lot at 2100 Benson St in Rhawnhurst, Philadelphia, into 22 lots. Twenty-one of them would hold new three-story homes. The mix would be semi-detached (shared wall on one side), detached (freestanding) and attached (rowhouse style). The plan also includes a surface parking lot with 21 spaces, or about one space per home.
The county filing doesn't describe what is on the site now. A 2019 Northeast Times report, which could only be seen as a search summary, said an earlier plan for this address proposed a 60-unit apartment building with 30 parking spaces. That report said the plan needed a zoning variance and was heading to the local civic association. Its outcome wasn't found. It's also unclear whether the townhome plan is a revision of that proposal.
No news coverage, hearing notices or developer project page about the current townhome plan were found.
What it could mean nearby
- Twenty-one new homes would add housing to Rhawnhurst, replacing the larger apartment concept reported in 2019.
- A shared 21-space surface lot means roughly one off-street space per home. Visitor and overflow parking could spill onto nearby streets.
- Traffic, school and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
The most recent county filing, dated 2024-09-25, is a lot-line relocation request. No approval, hearing or construction status was found online. Next steps usually include city review of the subdivision, any needed zoning approvals, and building permits before construction.
- Sep 25, 2024 Latest county filing for the 22-lot subdivision with 21 homes
- Dec 2019 Northeast Times reported an earlier proposal at this address for a 60-unit apartment building needing a variance
Want to weigh in? The Rhawnhurst Civic Association often reviews local projects and hears from neighbors, and any zoning hearing would be decided by the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment, but no meeting date was found for this plan.
Who's behind it
BH 19 LLC
Around the web
- Rhawnhurst Civic OKs drivewayNortheast Times · Dec 27, 2019Reported an earlier proposal at 2100 Benson St for a 60-unit apartment building needing a variance, only seen through a search summary.
Planning terms explained
- Lot-line relocation
- A change to property boundaries, here splitting one parcel into 22 separate lots.
- Semi-detached
- A house that shares one wall with a neighbor and is open on the other sides.
- Surface parking lot
- An open-air parking area at ground level, not a garage.
- Variance
- Official permission to depart from a zoning rule, such as the allowed size or parking.
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: $7.8M
- ~294 roofing squares
- ~21 HVAC systems
- ~21 kitchens / 42+ bathrooms
- ~42,000 sq ft of finished living space
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