Philadelphia · Haverford North · #ZP-2024-010643
714 N 43rd St
714 N 43Rd St, Haverford North, PA · 20 homes, apartments
About this project
Two lots at 714 and 716 N. 43rd Street would be combined into one, with the existing structures demolished and a semi-detached building erected for 20 dwelling units. The project is before the Zoning Board after a use refusal and a zoning refusal.
Official description: Permit application is for a lot adjustment (consolidation) to create one (1) lot [Premises "A"] from two (2) existing lots [714 & 716 N 43rd St], for the complete demolition of the existing structures, and for the erection of a semi-detached structure with front porch, balconies, and a roof access structure for mechanical access only. Sizes and locations as shown on plans. For use as twenty (20) dwelling units (multi-family household living) with seven (7) accessory Class 1A bicycle parking spaces. One (1) Use Refusal One (1) Zoning Refusal
- Applicant
- 716 43RD LLC
- Plan type
- Zoning Board appeal (Variance)
- Status
- Zoning Board: Complete
Filing history
- 2024-11-27 · #ZP-2024-010643 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 20 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The project would combine two lots at 714 and 716 N. 43rd Street in Haverford North, West Philadelphia, into one. The existing buildings would be demolished. A four-story, semi-detached building with 20 apartments would replace them. County records say one existing structure is a two-story commercial building on a lot of about 7,200 square feet.
The plan needed zoning relief because the city refused it on both its use and its zoning. A July 2026 news report says building permits have since been issued. It lists variances for multifamily use and building height. The building would be about 47 feet tall at the roof-access structure and about 21,400 square feet. The report mentions no car parking, but it does list seven indoor bike spaces. It does not name who will live there or who the developer is. No opposition was found.
What it could mean nearby
- 20 new apartments would add housing on a lot that now holds older buildings.
- The report mentions no car parking, only seven bicycle spaces. That could put more demand on street parking.
- The building would be about 47 feet tall, which is taller than the zoning normally allows.
- Demolition and construction would bring temporary noise and truck traffic to the block.
Where it stands
A news report from July 2026 says permits have been issued, so the project appears to have cleared zoning review. Construction, then inspections and a certificate of occupancy, normally come next. A recorded deed combining the lots is required before the certificate of occupancy is issued.
- Jul 2026 News report says permits were issued for the 20-unit building
- Nov 27, 2024 Latest county filing for the project
Want to weigh in? The Zoning Board of Adjustment has apparently already ruled, so there is little left to decide. Residents can still raise construction concerns with the City of Philadelphia's Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Who's behind it
716 43RD LLC · This is the company named on the county filing. No company website or other projects were found.
Around the web
- Permits Issued for 20-Unit Building at 716 North 43rd Street in Haverford North, West PhiladelphiaPhillyYIMBY · Jul 21, 2026Reports permits for a 20-unit, four-story semi-detached building, with variances for multifamily use and height, a two-story commercial building to be demolished, and no car parking.
Planning terms explained
- Variance
- Official permission to build in a way the zoning rules do not normally allow, such as a taller building or a different use.
- Zoning Board of Adjustment
- The city board that hears requests for exceptions to zoning rules.
- Use refusal
- A city finding that the planned use of the property, such as multifamily housing, is not allowed under current zoning.
- Semi-detached
- A building that shares one wall with a neighboring structure and is open on its other sides.
- RSA-5
- A Philadelphia residential zoning district that mainly allows attached or semi-detached homes.
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: $4.8M
- ~120 roofing squares
- ~20 HVAC systems
- ~20 kitchens / 40+ bathrooms
- ~20,000 sq ft of finished living space
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