Philadelphia · East Parkside · #ZP-2026-002792
4283 Viola St
4283 Viola St, East Parkside, PA · 18 homes, apartments
About this project
A detached building with roof decks and six bicycle spaces is proposed at 4283 Viola St, for 18 multifamily dwelling units.
Official description: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES, AND SIX (6) CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (EIGHTEEN (18) DWELLING UNITS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS
- Applicant
- HAVERFORD SQUARE VIOLA LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Scheduled, hearing 2027-03-24
Filing history
- 2026-05-13 · #ZP-2026-002792 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 18 lots/units
- 2024-11-05 · #ZP-2024-010368 · Zoning Board appeal (Special Exception)
- 2024-10-31 · #ZP-2024-010369 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 16 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county records describe a new detached apartment building at 4283 Viola St in East Parkside, Philadelphia. It would hold 18 apartments. The plans include roof decks for residents and six bicycle parking spaces.
The records do not say what is on the site today. They also do not give the building's height or square footage, and they do not say who would live there.
The filing lists HAVERFORD SQUARE VIOLA LLC as the firm behind it. Web searches found no news coverage, hearing notices, meeting minutes or developer project page for this address, so nothing is known online about opposition or approvals.
What it could mean nearby
- 18 new apartments would add housing in East Parkside.
- Six bicycle spaces suggest the plans expect some residents to travel by bike. The records give no car parking details.
- Traffic, school and utility effects are not described in the available records.
Where it stands
A filing was made with the county on 2026-05-13. No approval decision was found online. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building permit review, and then construction can begin if approved.
- May 13, 2026 Latest county filing for the 18-unit apartment building
Who's behind it
HAVERFORD SQUARE VIOLA LLC
Planning terms explained
- Multifamily dwelling
- A building that contains several separate homes, such as apartments.
- Detached building
- A building that stands on its own and does not share walls with its neighbors.
- Roof deck
- An outdoor seating or lounge area built on top of a roof.
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: $4.3M
- ~108 roofing squares
- ~18 HVAC systems
- ~18 kitchens / 36+ bathrooms
- ~18,000 sq ft of finished living space