3748 Lancaster Ave

On the record

Distress signals the city holds against this parcel — back taxes, open code violations, and unsafe designations.

1. 019

   Apr 27, 2026 · license

   License — Riverstone Management Group, LLC (SHIBAM)

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

2. 018

   Apr 20, 2026 · license

   License — PHILLY KABAB INC

   Food Preparing and Serving (30+ SEATS)

3. 017
   Issued Feb 18, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

   EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 4.0/4.0/4.0/4.0 gallon Captive Aire kitchen FSS · contractor: Joseph F Spaeder

4. 016
   Issued Jan 23, 2026

   Permit issued — New Construction

   FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING THROUGHOUT A RESTAURANT IN SPACE #1 AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-003068 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. · contractor: QAMAR A CHOWDHURY

5. 015
   Issued Jan 14, 2026

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

   Installation of new commercial kitchen hood, exhaust fan and make up air unit as per approved plans. · contractor: TUNGYEE LTD INC

6. 014
   Issued Dec 26, 2025

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

   Wiring and install all lights, install all emergency and exit light. Install all Lines for kitchen Appliances. Wiring of a restaurant. Fire alarm devices installed in a restaurant in accordance with NFPA72 2016 & The Philadelphia Fire Code 2018 · contractor: GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC

7. 013
   Issued Dec 23, 2025

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

   Existing 400 Amp service. INSTALL DEDICATED BRANCH CIRCUITS FOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. install detected lines for all 3-bathrooms. Install detected lines for office outlets. install roof outlets. Install lines for dining room outlets. Install line and outlets at prayer room. Install outlets at the cafe counter Relocate fire alarm devices. .ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS. · contractor: GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC

8. 012
   Issued Dec 22, 2025

   Permit issued — Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)

   FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-SIDED PROJECTING SIGN, ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, AND TWO (2) WINDOW SIGNS ACCESSORY TO A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. · contractor: Futura Identities Inc

9. 011
   Issued Nov 14, 2025

   Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

   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. · contractor: DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc

10. 010
    Issued Nov 5, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocating 15 existing fire sprinkler heads for a new layout in space #1 · contractor: Integrated Fire Solutions LLC

11. 009
    Issued Oct 29, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 26'-8" hood. · contractor: Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc.

12. 008
    Issued Oct 25, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FAN, MAKEUP AIR SYSTEM, AND DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. · contractor: Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc.

13. 007
    Issued Oct 23, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 10 existing sprinkler heads · contractor: Integrated Fire Solutions LLC

14. 006
    Issued Sep 18, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    EZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. MK FIRE PROTECTION TO RELOCATE 18 SPRINKLER HEADS IN RETAIL SPACE #3 · contractor: MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC

15. 005
    Issued Aug 25, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, EXIT SIGNS AND RECEPTACLE OUTLET. REPLACE FIRE ALARM DEVICES ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS, · contractor: TRIPLE M CONTRACTING

16. 004
    Issued Aug 25, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alterations

    FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. · contractor: T-B Contractor Co.

17. 003
    Issued Aug 25, 2025

    Permit issued — Alterations

    INSTALLATION OF NEW FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT FOR RESTAURANT. DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES CONNECTING TO EXISTING METALLIC PIPING. ALL PIPING FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE TO BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. AIR GAPS AND BACKFLOW PREVENTERS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND INSTALLED WHERE REQUIRED PER CODE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED IN SCTRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED P · contractor: OK PLUMBING LLC

18. 002
    Issued Aug 19, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FOR FITOUT OF SPACE 3 FOR SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (A-2) TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* · contractor: TRIPLE M CONTRACTING · 1 units

19. 001
    Issued Jul 16, 2025

    Permit issued — Addition and/or Alteration

    FIT-OUT OF SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE #2 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2021-006794) FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** · contractor: Vicintas LLC · 1 units