Philadelphia · West Powelton · #ZP-2025-008732
318 N 42nd St
318 N 42Nd St, West Powelton, PA · 4 homes, single-family homes
About this project
Four new single-family homes on the lot at 318 N 42nd St in West Powelton, built under a zoning board variance.
Official description: New construction of four single family structures as per plan and variance granted by ZBA
- Applicant
- OWNER W LLC
- Contractor
- KCA Design Associates LLC
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2026-04-15 · #ZP-2025-008732 · Building permit (new construction)
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
Four new single-family homes are proposed on the lot at 318 N 42nd St in West Powelton, Philadelphia. County records say the project is being built under a zoning board variance. That is special permission to depart from a normal zoning rule.
The records do not give the size of the homes, the lot, or what stands on the site today. The firms on the filing are OWNER W LLC and KCA Design Associates LLC. The latest county filing is dated April 15, 2026.
No news coverage, hearing notice, developer project page or meeting minutes were found for this address. Who will occupy the homes, and whether they will be sold or rented, is unknown.
What it could mean nearby
- Four new homes would add a small number of housing units on one block of N 42nd St.
- Traffic and parking effects are not described in the records. A project this small would probably have a limited effect.
- Construction would bring temporary jobs and some noise and street activity while work is under way.
Where it stands
The county filing shows the project has a zoning variance and a filing dated April 2026. Construction permits, inspections and building follow next, but no further details were found online.
- Apr 15, 2026 Latest county planning filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The variance has already been granted. Residents with questions can contact the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections or their local registered community organization.
Who's behind it
OWNER W LLC
Planning terms explained
- Variance
- Permission from the zoning board to build in a way that the normal zoning rules would not allow.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city body that hears requests for variances and decides whether to grant them.
- Single-family home
- A house built for one household, not an apartment building.
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: $2.2M
- ~128 roofing squares
- ~4 HVAC systems
- ~4 kitchens / 8+ bathrooms
- ~11,200 sq ft of finished living space
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