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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2703 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19133 | |
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| 2443 N 11TH ST |
| New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Charles G. Hunter III |
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| 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2947 N REESE 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2757 N 13TH ST | New Construction**2018 IBC REVIEW** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUIRED** **PROJECT INCLUD | 4 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3124 N 6TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2550 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2810 N MARVINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace electrical devices throughout, Install AFCI protection for existing circuits. label panel box, test all circuits for safety. Fishing wire. | — | Newman Lewis | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3008 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHDC Trade Work Order #224129 Replacing 100 AMP service, new 30 space panel, GFCI, smoke detector & co detector. (FISHING METHOD) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 908 W SELTZER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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 HVAC system, ductwork, and 5 diffusers | — | Rories' At Work | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1012 W COLONA ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009469 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2624 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Public, Civic, and Institutional - Community Center | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1010 W COLONA ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009449 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 6, 2026 | 932 W SOMERSET ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2312 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-005943 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2821 N 6TH ST | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks & 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2738 N 5TH ST | Alterationsrepair or replace curb trap . fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2517 N 7TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2744 N FRONT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Dominic Aspite | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2433 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (LEVEL II) OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY STRUCTURE, TO CONVERT TO A DUPLEX, PER PLANS. NO EXTERIOR WORK PROPOSED. NO STRUCTURAL WORK/EXCAVATION PROPOSED | — | G&J GROUP LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2613 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2830 N 8TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2335 N 9TH ST | Alterations3/4" Water Service Main to Meter Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19133 |