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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 7101 MILNOR ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS (SIGNS A & B), TWO (2) FREESTANDING SIGNS (SIGNS C & D), AND TWO (2) DIRECTIONAL (SIGNS F & G). 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | T-B Contractor Co. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1035 DORSET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | AVATAR MOTIF CORP | 19150 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1114 TITAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19147 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 528 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT THE FIRST FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 1 | DIETZOLD PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1941 CALLOWHILL ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-006054 | — | MV Homes, Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5939 JEFFERSON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION# 708463 FOR REPAIRS TO REAR RETAINING WALL PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | jonathan anyumba | 19151 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5663 W BERKS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace cesspool | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 7600-98 CITY AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 100% COMMERCIAL MODULAR CONSTRUCTION. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. ALL WORK AND ONSITE CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE METALLIC UTILIZING APPROVED JOINING METHODS AND MATERIALS. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED VIA THE BASE VENTING CODE. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2131 DELANCEY PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | 19103 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3215 BIRCH RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace 200 amp service with no increase, replace outlet, lights and switches. Install outlet in dinning room and back bedrooms. (All Wires Are Fished) (No Service Increase) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Vincent Williams | 19154 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1732 ADDISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SEAN P MAGUIRE | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1424 S HICKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2550 A ST | Full DemolitionFor the complete demolition of an existing attached structure. | — | — | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 414 S 50TH 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 | — | — | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4830 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2626-28 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2012 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL AND TRELLIS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Charles Loomis Chariss McAfee Architects, Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2817 EMERALD 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 | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 60-74 COLLOM 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 | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007017 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1006 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Wire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke detector 240 vote outlet included hot water heater, ac, dryer, equipment owner supply . | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | 19123 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1037 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000685 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 113 N 10TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-088394 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CHIMNEY DAMAGED BY EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-088394. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | 1 | LINS DECORATION CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 307 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
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