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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 171 W WILT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19122 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp service equipment with grounding. Wire throughout. Install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, emergency lights, and exit signs as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. |
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| EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1844 N MARSHALL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.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 sh | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp service equipment with grounding. Wire throughout. Install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, emergency lights, and exit signs as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. New duct work with system hvac installation 2.5ton Airhandler 1000cfm, 30000btu and Heat Pump 2.0ton 14.3Seer. | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 163 JEFFERSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1516 N DARIEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | Vector Solution Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1333-37 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring to a retail store/ including lighting, lighting control, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliance and HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | ITECH ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1345 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AS PER PLANS. BASEMENT IS UNHABITABLE SPACE NO WORK IS PERMITTED IN THERE AND MUST REMAIN UNHABITABLE AND NOT FINISHED. MUST REMOVE ANY WORK PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT AS THIS IS NOT APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. NO EXCAVATION PROPOSED OR APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. NO UNDERPINNING IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ON ANCHOR BOLT. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS DUE ON ROOF FLASHING AND CRACK MONITORING AS PER THE PRECONSTRUCTION SUR | — | JI EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1701 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF REAR EXTERIOR WALL WITHIN PROPERTY LINES ON EXISTING FOUNDATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | OFIR KOMERIAN | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002197 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13D | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1700 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. | 1 | Tyco Building Services Corporation | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 174 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ACHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | CENTER CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1419 KINGS PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1833 HOPE ST | New ConstructionInstall lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, and provide power to equipment as per 2020 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | US ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 186 DIAMOND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR REAR AND ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK ((for residential use only) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1843 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING (BLDG 2 - UNIT 1) WITH 2" SERVICE OFF A 4" PRIVATE SITE FEED FROM RISER LOCATED AT 166 W BERKS ST AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RISER AND BACKFLOW INSTALLATION SEE BLDG 1 UNIT D1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1307 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction200amp service for temporary power during construction: stringer lights and GFCI protected receptacles. All work done as per NEC and City of Philadelphia Code requirements | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, outlets, and data No fire alarm on this permit. | — | A & S ELECTRIC INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1516 N DARIEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Vector Solution Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 900 JEFFERSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. CP-2026-005655 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1389 N AMERICAN ST | SignINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19122 |
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