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  1. Sep 23, 2026
  2. Sep 23, 2026
  3. Aug 5, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    550 W WILLOW GROVE AVE: PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF A ONE-STORY PORTION, FOR THE ERECTION OF A HORIZONTAL ADDITION, FOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING BUILDING ACCESSED BY THE SEOND FLOOR AND BY EXTERIOR STAIRS, AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

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  4. Aug 5, 2026
  5. Jun 10, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    2132 MONTROSE ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A PERGOLA ABOVE THE ROOF DECK OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR NO CHANGE OF USE FROM SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS.

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  6. Apr 8, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    1601 WASHINGTON AVE: PERMIT For the erection of a detached structure that includes 13 bicycle parking spaces and structured parking for 39 spaces (including 2 accessible, 1 van accessible, and 2 electric vehicle spaces) accessed via the adjacent lot (draft easement agreement provided). Size and location per plans. For the proposed uses of Multi-Family Household Living (10 dwelling units) with accessory parking, and Non-Accessory Parking.

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  7. Feb 24, 2026
  8. Feb 24, 2026
  9. Jan 21, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    1032 N FRONT ST: PERMIT For the erection of an semi-detached structure that includes accessory structured parking in the basement level, and a roof deck with two pilot houses, located on the same lot with an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location per plans. For the proposed use of Multi-Family Household Living (6 units) with seven accessory parking spaces (4 standard, 1 compact, and 2 accessible).

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  10. Jan 21, 2026
  11. Jan 14, 2026
  12. Jul 16, 2025
  13. Mar 5, 2025
  14. Mar 5, 2025

    L&I appeals · granted

    2031-33 PALETHORP ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF 2ND AND 3RD FLOOR ADDITION TO THE EXISTING ONE-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (4 DWELLING UNTIS) WITH ACCESSORY STORAGE ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL.

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  15. Dec 4, 2024

    L&I appeals · granted

    2316 E CABOT ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A FOURTH STORY OVER AN EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING: FOR USE AS ARTIST STUDIOS AND ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE, WITH ALL OTHER USES IN THE SAME STRUCTURE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN.

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  16. Jul 10, 2024
  17. Jul 10, 2024
  18. Jun 5, 2024
  19. May 15, 2024
  20. May 15, 2024

    L&I appeals · denied

    5369-75 WINGOHOCKING HTS: Permit for the erection of a detached structure, size and location as shown on plans, and for the establishment of a PUD on one (1) existing zoning lot [5369-75 Wingohocking Hts) to include four (4) dwelling units A, B, C, & D (multi-family household living) in three (3) detached structures (A, B/C, & D). Existing accessory off-street surface parking space to remain for unit D. For two (2) new accessory off-street structured parking spaces to serve units B & C. Two (2) Use Refusals One (1) Zoning Refusal

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  21. Apr 24, 2024
  22. Apr 17, 2024
  23. Jan 10, 2024
  24. Nov 29, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    1807 PINE ST: PERMIT FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF REAR PORTION AND THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STORY REAR ADDITION AND ERECTION OF ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USES -FOR CHANGE IN USE FROM EXISTING / PREVIOUSLY APPROVED THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING TO MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS AND ONE (1) EXISTING ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACE.

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  25. Oct 11, 2023
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  1. May 24, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    721 N 16TH ST: PERMIT For the consolidation of lot line to create one lot (Parcel A) from three deeded lots (725 n 16th St, 727 N 16th St, and 721 n 16th St Temp Parcel A). For the erection of a four story addition to a structure actively under construction that include a full basement with egress and a roof deck. Size and location per plans. For the proposed use as Multi-Family Household Living (18 dwelling units).

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  2. May 10, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    2325 N FRONT ST: PERMIT FOR AN ANIMAL SERVICES (DOGGY DAY CARE) AT FIRST FLOOR AND BOARDING AND OTHER SERVICES AT BASEMENT ON THE SAME LOT WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-2 USES ALLOWED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, ANIMAL SERVICES, IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZBA. THE PROPOSED, BOARDING AND OTHER SERVICES, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) REFERRAL

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  3. Apr 5, 2023
  4. Mar 8, 2023
  5. Dec 7, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    2132 E CUMBERLAND ST: PERMIT FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS) ON THE SAME LOT WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300

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  6. Sep 28, 2022

    L&I appeals · denied

    747 N 37TH ST: PERMIT FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, TWO (2) FAMILY, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $125 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NONE

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  7. Aug 24, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    2328 MONTROSE ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38’ HIGH); ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOTHOUSE WITH ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE FOR TWO (2) CARS FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON THE SAME LOT EXISTING STRUCTURE REMAINS WITH FIVE (5) FAMILY DWELLING UNITS (TOTAL 6 UNITS ON LOT) . SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION. The permit for the above location cannot be issued because the proposal does not comply with the following provisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Code. (Codes can be accessed at www.phila.gov.) Code Section(s): Code Section Title(s): Reason for Refusal: TABLE 14-602-1 USES ALLOWED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, IS PROHIBITED IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT 14-401(4)(b) MULTIPLE PRINCIPAL USES AND BUILDING THE MULTI-PLE PRINCIPAL BUILDING, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL ONE (1) ZONING REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300

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  8. Aug 10, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    2104 NAUDAIN ST: PERMIT for the complete demolition of an existing attached structure. For the erection of an attached structure with one accessory surface parking space and one non-accessory surface parking space. Size and locations per plans. For the use as single family household living with accessory parking, and for the use of off-site/non-accessory parking.

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  9. Aug 10, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    516 S 21ST ST: PERMIT FOR full demolition of existing structure on the lot and for the erection of an attached structure with roof deck ( size and location as shown on the plan) to use as single family household living.

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  10. Aug 10, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    518 S 21ST ST: PERMIT FOR full demolition of existing structure on the lot and for the erection of an attached structure with roof deck to use as single family household living with one accessory off-street surface parking space (size and location s shown on the plan).

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  11. May 11, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    1326 W SOMERSET ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES, FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. NO COMMERICAL ACTIVITIES PROPOSED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION / PLAN.

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  12. May 11, 2022
  13. May 4, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    1031 GERMANTOWN AVE: PERMIT FOR ERECTION OF THREE (3) DETACHED STRUCTURES WITH CELLAR AND ACCESSORY ROOF DECKS ON THIRD FLOOR AND FOURTH FLOOR (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USES ? FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS AND THIRTY-EIGHT (38) OFF STREET ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING SPACES AND NINETEEN (19) ACCESSORY CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN.

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  14. Apr 20, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    2600 N 11TH ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USE: FOR HOUSEHOLD LIVING MULTI-FAMILY FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS.

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  15. Apr 20, 2022
  16. Feb 23, 2022
  17. Jan 19, 2022
  18. Dec 7, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    191 W HUNTINGDON ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTAHCED STRUCTURE WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS AND ONE (1) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR MULTI-FAMILY USE FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON APPLICATION/PLAN.

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  19. Nov 2, 2021
  20. Nov 2, 2021
  21. Sep 21, 2021

    L&I appeals · other

    541 E WISTER ST: **Resumption hearing** PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE ON LOT; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESSED STRUCTURE, BALCONIES FROM SECOND FLOOR THROUGH FOURTH(4TH ) FLOORS FOR A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE OR PERSONAL SERVICES ( MASSAGE , BEAUTY PARLER/BARBER SHOP, HAIR AND NAIL SALON) AT SPACE# 1, FOOD BEVERAGES AND GROCERIES/ TAKE OUT RESTAURANT/ SIT DOWN RESTAURANT/ PREPARED FOOD SHOP/ MAINTANANCE AND REPAIR OF CONSUMER GOODS ( LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING) AT SPACE # 2 WITH FOR THE CREATION OF TWELVE(12) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING WITH ONE(1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE AT BASEMENT WITH EIGHT(8) 1A CLASS BICYCLE SPACES IN AN ACCESSIBLE ROUT AT BASEMENT .SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION.

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  22. Jun 9, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    623 SHAWMONT AVE: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCEL 'A' & PARCEL 'B') FROM ONE (1) EXISTING DEEDED LOT, ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN. ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOTS TO BE COMPLETELY DEMOLISHED AND REMOVED; ON PARCEL ?A? FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK; FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; ON PARCEL ?B? FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK; FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

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  23. Mar 3, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    701-19 E GIRARD AVE: PERMIT For the relocation of lot lines to create (1) lot from (4) existing deeded lots per attached Plan. For the erection of an attached structure with a green roof (covering 60% of roof) to be access via pilot houses(for residential use only). Sizes and locations as shown in the attached plans. For use as vacant commercial space on 1st Floor[use registration required prior to occupancy] and multi-family household living for fifty-three (53) residential . Also, to include twenty (20) Class 1A bicycle spaces.

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  24. Jan 6, 2021
  25. Nov 4, 2020

    L&I appeals · denied

    209 DELMAR ST: For the lot adjustment to create one (1) lot from two (2) existing lots (209 Delmar Street, and 211 Delmar Street), and on the consolidated lot, the erection of two (2) semi-detached structures and three (3) detached structures, size and location as shown on plan/application. For use of Multi-Family Household Living (Twenty-Three (23) Dwelling Units) across the entire lot, with thirty-seven (37) accessory garage parking spaces, fourteen (14) accessory surface parking spaces, and twenty-three (23) Class 1A bicycle parking spaces.

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  26. Oct 27, 2020

    L&I appeals · denied

    332 W WILDEY ST: FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CONSOLIDATE THREE (3) EXISTING ZONING LOTS (PARCEL ‘A’: 950 N ORIANNA ST), (PARCEL ‘B’: 948 N ORIANNA ST), AND (PARCEL ‘C’: 332 W. WILDEY ST) INTO TWO (2) LOTS (PARCEL ‘D’ AND PARCEL ‘E’); SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN ON PARCEL ‘D’, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, TO USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES ACCESSED FROM W. WILDEY STREET; ON PARCEL ‘E’, FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, TO USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES ACCESSED FROM N. ORIANNA STREET; SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN.

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  27. Jul 22, 2020

    L&I appeals · other

    2101 WASHINGTON AVE: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK TWO (2) GREEN ROOFS AND THREE (3) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR USE AS TWO VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR AS PERMITTED IN IRMX DISTRICT WITH MULTI-FAMILY (256 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE; TO INCLUDE UNDERGROUND ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL PARKING WITH ADA VAN ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE PARKING SPACE AND BICYCLE PARKING ACCESSORY FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL USE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS). AP: 1025507

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  28. Undated

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    2309 CARPENTER ST: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATETWO (2) LOTS (PARCEL A AND PARCEL B) FROM ONE (1) DEEDED LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. PARCEL A: FOR THE ERECTION OF TOTAL THREE (3) STRUCTURES (TWO (2) SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURES AND ONE (1) DETACHED STRUCTURE) WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECKS (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES AND INTERIOR PARKING GARAGES. (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) APPLIED, THE SHARED DRIVEWAY REQUIRES THREE OR MORE SEPARATE OWNERS, PUD DOCUMENTS MUST RECORDED FOR BUILDING PERMIT). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USES FOR PARCEL A ? THREE STRUCTURES: USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TOTAL SIXTEEN (16) DWELLING UNITS AND SEVENTEEN (17) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACES (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) APPLIED (ZONING CODE SECTION 14-203(101) AND SIXTEEN (16) OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. PARCEL B: FOR EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE, NO CHANGE IN AREA AND NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT. USES FOR PARCEL B: FOR EXISTING USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THIRTY-EIGHT (38) DWELLING UNITS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND NEW NINE (9) ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) ADA / VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE AND FOUR (4) OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.

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    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    550 W WILLOW GROVE AVE: Permit FOR ADDITIONS ACCESSORY TO AN EXITING STRUCTUURE. FOR A REAR ADDITION AND A ROF DECK ADDITION AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF THE EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. EXISTING USE (INDOOR SKATING ARENA)

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