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STEVE MASTERS, ESQ.

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  1. Aug 19, 2026
  2. Jul 15, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    4720-30 STENTON AVE: PERMIT FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR STORY REAR ADDITION WITH GROUND LEVEL PARKING AND THREE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR AND ERECTION OF ACCESSORY SOLAR ARRAY SYSTEM ABOVE COURTYARD ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. USES: MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FORTY-NINE (49) DWELLING UNITS AND FOURTEEN (14) ACCESSORY OFF STREET PARKING SPACES INCLUDING TWO (2) ADA (ONE VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE), TWO (2) AUTO SHARE SPACES, 4 COMPACT SPACES; AND FIFTEEN (15) CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.

  3. Jun 24, 2026
  4. Jun 24, 2026

    L&I appeals

    1823 POINT BREEZE AVE: PERMIT FOR A PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE IN AN 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 14-602-2 USES ALLOWED IN COMMERCIAL L DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300

  5. Feb 25, 2026

    L&I appeals · granted

    6740 GERMANTOWN AVE: PERMIT FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS (PREMISES “A”) AND (PREMISES “B”) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS; ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (6740 GERMANTOWN AVE.). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. ON SUBDIVIDED PREMISES “B”: FOR USE AS MULTIFAMILY (TEN (10) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) WITH SEVEN (7) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW THREE-STORY STRUCTURE WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT AND SEVEN (7) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES INCLUDING ONE (1) VAN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN

  6. Jan 7, 2026
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  10. Feb 19, 2025
  11. Dec 11, 2024

    L&I appeals · denied

    2128 RIDGE AVE: PERMIT FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT WITH MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING [SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS] ABOVE.

  12. Oct 9, 2024
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  20. Dec 6, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    6401 WAYNE AVE: Permit for conversion of an existing structure to seven (7) family dwellings and a One family dwelling in the carriage house for a total of Eight (8) Family dwelling. Eight (8) surface parking as per plan. Addition in height to carriage house as per plan

  21. Dec 6, 2023
  22. Oct 25, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    427 E GIRARD AVE: [SPECIAL EXCEPTION] APPLICATION IS FOR A BODY ART SERVICE AT 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: TABLE 14-602-2 USES ALLOWED IN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT THE PROPOSED, BODY ART SERVICE, IS A SPECIAL EXCEPTION TO ZBA. ONE (1) REFERRAL Fee to File Appeal: $300 NOTES TO THE ZBA: NO SIGN ON THIS APPLICATION

  23. Jun 14, 2023
  24. Mar 29, 2023
  25. Mar 22, 2023

    L&I appeals · granted

    2644 BRADDOCK ST: (PERMIT) FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS 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, MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING, IS PROHIBITED, IN THIS ZONING DISTRICT ONE (1) USE REFUSAL Fee to File Appeal: $300

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  1. Feb 8, 2023
  2. Dec 7, 2022
  3. Dec 7, 2022
  4. Nov 30, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    7111 GERMANTOWN AVE: PERMIT FOR LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE THREE (3) LOTS (PARCEL B,C,D) FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT (7111-13 GERMANTOWN AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN.

  5. Mar 23, 2022
  6. Feb 16, 2022

    L&I appeals · granted

    6433 LAWNDALE ST: PERMIT for the removal of one (1) freestanding accessory sign and for the erection of one (1) single-faced freestanding accessory sign with animated illumination. Size and location as shown on plans. Sign accessory to existing religious assembly use. Three (3) Use Refusals

  7. Jan 19, 2022
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  10. Dec 2, 2021
  11. Nov 3, 2021
  12. Jan 27, 2021
  13. Jan 13, 2021

    L&I appeals · granted

    1344 N 5TH ST: FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH TWO SEPARATE ROOF DECKS AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES[TWO (2)] .SIZES AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN IN SCANNED PLANS. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING[(4)DWELLING UNITS.

  14. Nov 3, 2020
  15. Oct 14, 2020

    L&I appeals · other

    2315 CATHARINE ST: PERMIT FOR PROPOSED ONE CAR PARKING SPACE AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY. PROPOSED 8'-0" FENCE WALL WITH ROLL-UP GATE AND MAN DOOR. NO CHANGE TO HEIGHT OR AREA OF THE EXISTING BUILDING. (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN)

  16. Aug 26, 2020

    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    30 PELHAM RD: PERMIT FOR RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE FIVE (5) LOTS FROM ONE EXISTING LOT, LOT E WITH EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH SEPARATE DETACHED ON LOT A-D, (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN) AP: 1024775

  17. Dec 13, 2012
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    L&I appeals · withdrawn

    7236-40 WOODLAND AVE: PERMIT FOR AUTO REPAIR SHOP (PERSONAL VEHICLE REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE) AND PROPOSED TWO (2) ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING SPACES (9’X18’ EACH) ON THE SAME LOT WITH EXISTING VEHICLE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES, SALES AND RENTAL AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. FOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF 8’ HIGH FENCE ON THE FRONT, SIDE AND REAR COMPLETELY WITHIN THE PROPERTY LINE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION).