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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 |
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| 5801 RIDGE AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationInstall (9) CAT6 cables for data outlets and wireless APs. Terminate and dress cat6 in existing patch panels in network rack |
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| EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC |
| C |
| 19128 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 400 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Paulette Ahmad | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1001 S BROAD ST | New Construction: Adventure garden at BW Wire and trim out all 120v accent lighting and 24v landscaping lighting as per approved plan Wire dedicated circuits for all general outdoor gfci receptacles and wire dedicated circuits per lighting purpose as per approved plans Grounding and bonding as per 2017 nec | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HEALTHCARE CENTER. 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 | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1400 S NAPA ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. 2 ton air handler, 2 ton heat pump, new ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | Terra Group Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 8410 PROSPECT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE KITCHEN 1ST FLOOR AND BATHROOM IN 2ND FLOOR | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1730 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2231 S DARIEN 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1417 S NAPA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH REAR DECK, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | TOMMY TRAN | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005957 | — | Mike Giradi Electric Inc | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | WEAVER COMPANIES INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2210 N 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008876 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2715 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Climate Comfort Control LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2422 S ROSEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential 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 Upgrading 100 amp service to a 200 amp service removing existing 100amp panel meter can and service cable and installing new 200 amp panel meter can service cable and 2 ground rods as per code | — | CROWN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013446 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1250 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind walls for dedicated outlets. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of the 4 light fixures in the master bedroom and replacing all existing outlets throughout the house with new devices in accordance with 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2537 OAKFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationKitchen renovation and removal of an existing one-story addition at rear of house of an existing single family dwelling. details as per plan. | — | DIANTONIO & BONGIOVANNI LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 9507 ALTON ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4913 HOOPES ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1368 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or Alterationrear shed roof repair of existing single fmaily dwelling attached structure, no other work included, no structural work. details per plan. | — | C S BELL INC. | 19138 |