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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3943 MOUNT VERNON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-008843 Install new service. Install wiring/devices throughout including smoke alarms and arc fault breakers as per NEC 2020 | — | CLEAR LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4100 CHESTNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA change |
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| KENNETH J ACQUAVIVA |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3401 HAMILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFIT-OUT OF SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE C2 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF A NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2025-002144) FOR RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS AND FOOD, BEVERAGES & GROCERIES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3501 HAVERFORD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 716 N PRESTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3501 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER MAINS, BRANCH LINES AND HEADS FOR 28TH & 29TH FLOORS OF A NEW HIGH-RISE HOSPITAL BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVALS. SEE PERMIT FP-2025-000753 FOR SPRINKLER MAIN, PUMP AND RISER INSTALLATION. ALL WORK TO BE DONE BY A PHILADELPHIA LICENSED FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3218 POWELTON AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. As per Philadelphia Historic Commission slate shingle to be replaced with Certainteed Carriage House shingle. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (24) SPRINKLER HEADS IN SUITE 102 "BUKA DERM", PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 860 N 44TH 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 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4222-24 LANCASTER AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2-1/2 " WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4021 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ENTRANCE/FACADE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | HUANGS REPAIRING COMPANY LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 605 N 35TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS & PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUAPNCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A CILDCARE CENTER (E OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 2 | Phamily Tree LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 724 N 40TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4005 BROWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | VERNON ANASTASIO | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3734 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4019 BROWN ST | New ConstructionInstall 300-Amps Service Install 4 gang meter socket with 150-Amps per position each apt. Install 100-Amps breaker for house panel. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4211 OTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2023-006653 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3401 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003054 | — | Railroad Construction Company, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4030-60 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationHall & Stem Room: - furnish and install ( 14) 2x4 lay-in fixtures as indicated in plans to include 1 in electrical room- furnish and install (6) emergency lights as indicated in plans . . furnish and install (10) remote heads as indicated in plans- furnish and install (3) exit/emergency lights as indicated in plans- demo receptacles on wall to be removed- install baseboard heater- complete previously started wiring as needed- install devices (switches, receptacles, occupancy sensors) Wrestling R | — | JM Electrical Contractor LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNew 1.5 Inch Domestic copper line 5 " cast iron sanitary CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN 6 inch cast iron stormwater sewer CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN FAI+ Curbstop | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3418 HAMILTON 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. Replace existing air handler and condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3700-12 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsDemo 2 backwater valves, 1 trap and piping. Install 3 backwater valves, 2 traps & sanitary/storm pipe. Work being completed within building and vault space below (not exterior/underground). - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 958 N 45TH 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4101 MARKET ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001888 Install wet and pre-action sprinklers (354) on 8th floor | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |