2829 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia

1. Electrical permit Nov 2025Completed

   From existing peco service: install new distribution panels in basement and second floors, connect power to receptacles, lighting circuits, appliances, hvac equipment, and install fire alarm system. all work per 2017 nec. -noted: all wiring in patient care areas to be per 517.13(a) low frequency sounders to be installed in all living rms and bedrooms.

2. Plumbing permit Mar 2025Issued

   Replace 2 curb traps, fai, storm & sanitary, & main drain

3. General permit minor Dec 2024Expired

   For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

4. General permit minor Dec 2024Expired

   For minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the philadelphia code, all references codes and standards, and the attached ez standard, where included. deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. a separate permit from the philadelphia department of streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. all means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the philadelphia building code chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work.

5. Plumbing permit Oct 2024Issued

   Install 3 sinks, 2 lavatories, 2 water closets, 1 mop sink and 1 hot water heater according to the 2018 ppc and per plans.

6. Mechanical / fuel gas permit Jul 2024Issued

   For the installation of registers, diffusers, and appliances with associated ductwork. appliances to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications. for use as previously approved. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work.

7. Commercial building permit Jan 2024Issued

   For the erection of an addition to an existing attached structure for use as a business occupancy (professional office), alterations to include the erection of partition walls, provide finishes/furnishings and accessibility improvements throughout. all work to be done per approved plans. if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work. separate permits to be obtained for all other work. *asbestos remediation required*

8. Zoning permit Aug 2023Completed

   For the relocation of lot lines to consolidate two (2) existing lots (premises “a”: 2819 kensington ave) & (premises “b”: 2821 kensington ave) into one (1) lot (parcel “c”); size and location as shown in the application/plan.

9. Zoning permit Jan 2023Issued

   For the erection of a rear addition to the existing attached structure, size and location as shown on the plans.

10. Residential building permit Apr 2022Completed

    Make safe permit to replace brick front facade to comply violation #660128 as per plans.

11. Use permit Mar 2020Completed

    Group living (single-room residence for total of eight (8) people) on the second floor with an existing outpatient clinic for psychiatric counseling with accessory offices on first floor of space 2819 kensington and retail sale of food, beverages and groceries on first floor of space 2821 kensington, as previously approved.

12. Zoning permit Feb 2020Completed

    Consolidation of 2 lots (2819 & 2821 kensington ave) into one and retain previously approved first floor uses: 2819 kensington as outpatient clinic for psychiatric counseling and accessory offices (see use registration permit 322748 issued 6/27/1984); 2821 kensington as retail sales of food, beverages, and groceries ( see use registration permit 711981 issued 8/2/2016); proposed use of 2819-21 kensington second floor as a group living unit for a total of 8 people.

Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections