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  1. Scheduled Oct 14, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

    L&I appeals

    7000 CASTOR AVE: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 2ND STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. FOR THE CREATION OF TWO (2) COMMERCIAL SPACES FROM ONE EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FIRST STORY. ONE SPACE TO REMAIN VACANT (SEPARATE USE PERMIT REQUIRED) AND ONE SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE. FOR USE OF THE 2ND STORY AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING SURFACE PARKING LOT ACCESSORY TO COMMERCIAL USES.

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  1. Aug 18, 2026
  2. Oct 22, 2025
  3. Aug 27, 2025

    L&I appeals · granted

    271 DELMAR ST: PERMIT FOR THE LOT LINE RELOCATION OF NINE (9) EXISITNG LOTS (PROPOSED PARCEL A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, AND I). FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS ON LOTS A, B, C, D, E, F, G, AND H AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. FOR THE CREATION OF THREE (3) EASEMENT AGREEMENTS AND A NON-ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING LOT CONTAINING 16 PARKING SPACES (ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS.

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  4. Jun 25, 2025

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    1019 E COLUMBIA AVE: PERMIT FOR THE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING ONE (1) STRUCTURE ON LOT. FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE TWELVE(12) LOTS ( LOT #1 THROUGH LOT# 12) FROM ONE(1) OPA ACCOUNTS ( 1019-25 E COLUMBIA STREET) AS FOLLOWS: (SALMON STREET IS THE FRONTAGE OF LOT) LOT # 1; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE ( NTE 38' HIGH); ROOF DECK WITH ACCESS FROM PILOT HOUSE AND FOR THE CREATION OF ONE(1) ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING GARAGE AT FIRST FLOOR ( ACCESSED FROM FRONT) FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. LOT# 2 TO LOT# 9; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38' HIGH); ROOF DECK WITH ACCESS FROM PILOT HOUSE FOR A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON EACH LOT. LOT# 10 & LOT # 12; FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38' HIGH); ROOF DECK ACCESS TO PILOT HOUSE AND FOR THE CREATION OF SIX(6) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES ON FIRST FLOOR ( ACCESS FROM LOT# 11)( LEGAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR ISSUANCE THE PERMIT); FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY-HOUSEHOLD LIVING ON EACH LOT. LOT# 11: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38' HIGH); ROOF DECK ACCESS TO PILOT HOUSE (EASEMENT AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE PARKING ACCESS BETWEEN LOTS 10&12 PRIOR ISSUANCE THE PERMIT); FOR A TWO (2) FAMILY-HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION

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  5. Apr 23, 2025

    L&I appeals · granted

    1601 S 9TH ST: Permit for the complete demolition of the existing structure. For the erection of two attached townhouse structures, each include basements, interior parking garages with 20 spaces total (2 per garage with EV Charging), and private roof decks. Size and location per plans. For the proposed use of Multi Family Household Living (10 dwelling units) with accessory parking.

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  6. Jan 17, 2024
  7. Aug 16, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    7300 FRANKFORD AVE: PERMIT APPLICATION IS FOR A MEDICAL DENTAL AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER (GROUP PRACTITIONER) IN A PORTION OF FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING 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: 14-515(2)a) NE, Northeast Overlay District. THE PROPOSED, Medical Dental and Health Practitioner (Group Practitioner), IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: SEE APPLICATION# ZP-2021-007506, CALENDAR# MI-2021-003468; ZBA GRANTED FOR USE AS GROUP MEDICAL DENTAL AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER, FOR USE AS SUNDRIES PHARMACEUTICALS AND CONVINENCE SALES IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES.(NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION)AMENDMENT APPROVED ON 12/27/2021: AMEND PERMIT TO CORRECTLY REFLECT THE PROPOSED USES ARE IN TENANT SPACES #2 AND #3, PER ZBA APPROVED KEY PLAN ON 11/17/2021.

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  8. Aug 2, 2023
  9. Aug 2, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    3428 RHAWN ST: Amended Refusal**** Permit for the complete demolition of all existing buildings, and for the erection of a detached structure, size and location as shown on plan/application. For use of Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner; no signs on this permit.

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  10. Dec 21, 2022
  11. Sep 14, 2022

    L&I appeals · other

    601 GAUL ST: Reconsideration FOR PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE WITH 2 ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLANFOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE WITH 2 ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN

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  12. Jul 19, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    109-13 GREEN LN: PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITY OF USE TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT FOR ZONING PURPOSES WITH RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS, AGREEMENTS AND EASEMENTS TO BE RECORDED BY DEED TO BIND CURRENT AND FUTURE OWNERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS THREE (109 GREEN LN, 107 GREEN LN AND 4457 MAIN ST (PARCELS TO PRESERVE THE UNITY OF USE AND THE LEGALITY OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT THAT STEMS FROM SINGLE ZONING LOT TREATMENT. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY, PROOF OF RECORDATION OF EASEMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS MUST BE SUPPLIED FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A STAIR FROM GROUND FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (107 GREEN LANE) WITH EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANR AND NIGHT CLUB AND PRIVATE CLUB (109 GREEN LANE) AND EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (4457 MAIN ST). 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: 14-604(5) 14-604(4)(d) (.1) ROOF DECKS ROOF, WALLS, STAIRS ROOF DECK, FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USE, IS PROHIBITED IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT STAIRS FROM THE GROUND LEVEL TO THE DECK, ARE PROHIBITED, IN AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. TWO (2) USE REFUSALS Fee to File Appeal: $300

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  13. May 18, 2022

    L&I appeals · denied

    601 GAUL ST: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF A 3 STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A PILOT HOUSE WITH 2 ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN

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  14. Mar 16, 2022
  15. Nov 17, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    7300 FRANKFORD AVE: PERMIT FOR USE AS GROUP MEDICAL DENTAL AND HEALTH PRECTITIONER , FOR USE AS SUNDRIES PHARMACEUTICALS AND CONVINENCE SALES IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USES.(NO SIGNS ON THIS APPLICATION)

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  16. Aug 11, 2021
  17. May 25, 2021

    L&I appeals · denied

    1526 PACKER AVE: APPLICATION IS FOR AN ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT (SPORTS BOOK AND PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING) (2,607 SF) AT UNIT # 2, EXISTING BAR/ RESTAURANT AT UNIT# 1 IN THE SAME BUILDING EXISTING RESTAURANT AND ALL OTHER USES INCLUDING WITH ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES 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: Click here to enter text. TABLE 124-602-2 USES ALLOWED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT, IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ONE (1) USE REFERRAL Fee to File Appeal: $ 300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION Parcel Owner: CIARROCCHI PETER JR 489 BRISTOL PIKE BENSALEM PA 19020

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  18. May 12, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    1601-23 N FRONT ST: SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT AT SPACE# A; ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT( 270 PERSON) ( NIGHT CLUB AND PRIVATE CLUB ) ( BANQUET HALL) AT SPACE# B AND EXISTING LIMITED INDUSTRIAL (FOR FOOD PREPARATION AND PACKAGING OF FOOD PRODUCTS FOR WHOLE SALE DISTRIBUTION AS PER APPLICATION #580804 / WITH KITCHEN ACCESSORY) AT SPACE# C AS PART OF EXISTING STRUCTURE 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 14-602-3 USES ALLOWED IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT, IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT THE PROPOSED, ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT (NIGHT CLUB AND PRIVATE CLUB), IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT TWO (2) REFERRALS Fee to File Appeal: $ 300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION Parcel Owner: 1601 N FRONT STREET PARTN 2337 PHILMONT AVNUE SUITE 201 HUNTINGDON VALLEY PA 19006

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  19. Dec 2, 2020
  20. Oct 7, 2020

    L&I appeals · granted

    109-13 GREEN LN: APPLICATION IS FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (56 SEATINGS) WITH RETAIL SALE OF CONSUMER IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH NIGHT CLUBS AND PRIVATE CLUBS AND ARTIST STUDIO AND ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT.

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  21. Sep 29, 2020

    L&I appeals · granted

    1901 CHRISTIAN ST: 1) 1st floor addition in rear of building in accordance with attached site plan and elevations; 2) new use on first floor for sole medical practitioner (orthodontist); and 3) previously approved residential unit on 2nd floor and previously approved residential unit on 3rd floor (2 residential units total).

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  22. Mar 27, 2008
  23. Jun 1, 2006
  24. Nov 30, 2005
  25. Undated