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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 3817 N 19TH ST | Alterationsreplacing ct and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 3230 N 15TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK |
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| Cellich Fire Protection |
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| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 4644 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND A SFD ABOVE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 (GROUND FLOOR) AND NFPA13D (SECOND FLOOR) TO BE PROVIDED. ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE | 1 | EASTERN MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1615 W WYOMING AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007683 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1224 W BUTLER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | WAYNE WILLIAMS | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3936 N DARIEN ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (TOWNHOUSE) TO BE USED AS A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (R-3 OCCUPANCY) FOR NO MORE THAN THREE (3) PERSONS. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1927 DALKEITH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-076905. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace 1 block of front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1925, 1929 Dalkeith. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.4' corral fence across front. | — | MONTICELLO CONTRACTORS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3517 N 23RD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003642 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1927 DALKEITH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4333 N 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3659 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 3 | SMK Philly Construction | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4533 N 18TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1708 W BRISTOL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 122-50 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 46- Cat 6 cables 2- 24 strand fiber cables 1-12 strand fiber cables No new piping or wire ways will be installed. Using existing wire mold and brackets for cable enhancement | — | THOMAS J MALKOWSKI JR | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 31, 2026 | 147 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP R-2 THIRTY (30) DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-008210 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. SEE SR-2026-032791 FOR STREETS DEPT. APPROVAL. **DEFERRED SUBM | 30 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3655 N 15TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING GROUP HOME.. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1614 W ERIE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) 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 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-001677 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4417 N CLEVELAND ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4417 N CLEVELAND ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-090050. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4419 N. Cleveland.. 4' corral fence across front of 4415 and 4417. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1507 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND STAIR FRAMING INFILL. 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. | 3 | ELECTRON HVAC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3232 N 16TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3232 N 16TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4530 N GRATZ ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3535 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3659 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19140 |