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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE AND 4" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| C |
| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6035 COLGATE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4623 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Install 1" water service from the curb to foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2760 RED LION RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO CREATE AN OFFICE ENCLOSURE WITHIN EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | CONNOR CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2215 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1804 CHURCH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment Replace the house panel with new 100-amp panel. Replace all existing devices and lighting fixtures. Install hard-wired smoke and Co detectors throughout. As per 2020 NEC | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2936 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4527 PRINCETON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002873 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1004 S 49TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1635 CATHARINE ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines to create one lot (Parcel A) from five deeded lots under three OPA accounts (Deeded 764 S Chadwick St, 1629 Catherine St, 1631 Catherine St, 1633 Catherine St, and 1635 Catherine St). Size and location per plan. | — | KEVIN O'NEILL | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 534 WATKINS ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 805 LOMBARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MTCH Service Experts Corp | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003547 Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, telecommunications wiring, (2) 125 amp MLO panels, (1) 400 amp MLO panel, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 831 N 2ND ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001577 Install a NFPA13 wet sprinkler system according to the designed plan. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 337-41 S BROAD ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | KEVIN MCGINN PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1707 POINT BREEZE AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY | 2 | ELITE COMPANIES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5637 MARKET 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5504 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2851 E THOMPSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2059 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (2) new 150 amp meter sockets and (2) 150 amp panel boxes from existing 1200 amp service. Wire throughout (2) one family units for outlets, switches, lighting, and GFCI(s) as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm wiring throughout units for pull stations, Horn and Strobes, and smoke detectors as per 2016 NFPA 72 in 2 apartment Unit 11 and Unit 12. | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7520 FORREST 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 821 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1326 S 8TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | David R Smith | 19147 |