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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1218 W CAMBRIA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 |
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| 1706-08 EMERSON ST |
| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace curb traps, install new FAIs |
| — |
| BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING |
| 19152 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1022 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1705 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 | 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. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7789 CRAIG ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED GARAGE ACCESSORY TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | SMITH DAVID & FORD BRUCE | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 AND 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3221 N DOVER 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 circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1216 W CAMBRIA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003547 ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT. 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 | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 719 WHARTON 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 install (7)GFCI receptacles | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 662 N 53RD 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 Complete Rewire as per nec 2020 20 recess light Smoke and CO as needed | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5616-36 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Huntingdon Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3601 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A RETAIL FOOD DELIVERY BUSINESS IN AN EXISTING ONE-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1360 W SELTZER ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 426 W CHESTNUT HILL AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH (3 GARAGE) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | WILLIAM J O'BRIEN | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 9336 ACADEMY RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace curb traps and main drain, install new FAIs | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 237 E GIRARD AVE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 145 E ALLEN ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN THE EXCAVATION PERMIT AND GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT SPECIAL INSPECTION CONTINUANCE FOR UDERPINNING. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED, BOTH TO BE | 1 | NICOLE APA | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5825 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200A service head, 200A service cable, 200A CT cabinet - Install 200A main panel, 30KVA step down tranformer from 240 to 208V - Install 70A, 120/208 3 phase breaker and terminate to bakery oven. | — | PHILLY TELECOM | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 759 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling new wiring in the addition of the building. Installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, recessed lighting, receptacles, ceiling and exhaust fans., Install new electrical feeds for Hot Water Heater and HVAC All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | EK Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1703 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 | 4947 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationFOR THE EXCAVATION WORK AND UNDERPINNING PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19131 |
| 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. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6465 ARDLEIGH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GEORGE BANGURA | 19119 |