Philadelphia · Bella Vista · #ZP-2025-004755
800 S Darien St
800 S Darien St, Bella Vista, PA · 9 homes, apartments
About this project
Demolition of existing structures and construction of a four-story attached building with nine multi-family units and 18 parking spaces at 800 South Darien Street in Bella Vista. An amendment deepens the rear decks.
Official description: FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON LOT; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (TOTAL NINE (9) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING; EACH UNIT IS TO HAVE A DECK ACCESSED FROM THE SECOND-FLOOR REAR, A ROOF DECK TO BE ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE, AND TWO ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES (FOR A TOTAL OF EIGHTEEN (18) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES); AND EIGHTEEN (18) 1A CLASS BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. AMENDMENT #1: FOR THE AMENDMENT TO INCREASE THE DEPTH OF THE TYPICAL REAR DECKS FROM 6'-0" TO 9'-0", AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL OTHER USES, DIMENSIONS, PARKING, AND ZBA PROVISOS TO REMAIN UNCHANGED.
- Applicant
- 824 CATHARINE STREET LLC
- Contractor
- Colliers Engineering & Design
- Plan type
- Building permit (new construction)
- Status
- Permit issued
Filing history
- 2025-12-03 · #ZP-2025-004755 · Building permit (new construction) · 9 lots/units
- 2025-08-11 · #ZP-2025-004755 · Zoning Board appeal (Variance) · 9 lots/units
The full picture AI research · Nov 1, 2026
The county filing describes demolishing the existing structures at 800 South Darien Street in Bella Vista, Philadelphia. In their place, a four-story attached building would be built with nine apartment-style units and 18 parking spaces.
A later amendment to the filing makes the rear decks deeper. The filing does not say what is on the site now, beyond the structures to be demolished. It also does not say whether the units will be rentals or for sale.
No news coverage, developer project page, hearing notice or neighborhood-group discussion specific to this project was found online. The explanation here rests on the county record alone.
What it could mean nearby
- Nine new homes would add housing in Bella Vista.
- The 18 parking spaces are about two per home. That may reduce the demand for street parking, but the records do not say where cars would enter or leave.
- The deeper rear decks could affect the privacy and light of neighboring rear yards. The records do not describe the size of the effect.
Where it stands
The latest county filing is dated 2025-12-03 and includes an amendment to the rear decks. No approval decision was found online. Projects like this usually go through city zoning and building permit review next, and then demolition and construction can start once permits are issued.
- Dec 3, 2025 Latest county filing, including the amendment that deepens the rear decks
Want to weigh in? Residents can ask about hearings through the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment or the city's Department of Planning and Development, but no specific hearing for this project was found.
Who's behind it
824 Catharine Street LLC
Planning terms explained
- Amendment
- A change made to an application that has already been filed, such as altering the plans.
- Attached building
- A building that shares one or more walls with its neighbors, as in a row of rowhouses.
- Multi-family
- A building with more than one separate home, such as apartments or condominiums.
- Demolition
- Tearing down existing buildings before new construction starts.
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
- ~54 roofing squares
- ~9 HVAC systems
- ~9 kitchens / 18+ bathrooms
- ~9,000 sq ft of finished living space
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