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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1724 ARLINGTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | JESSE JONES | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5045 CHANCELLOR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACING CT AND FAI | — |
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| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 446 VAN KIRK ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4111 N FRANKLIN 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** | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 430 S 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1444 S NAPA 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3211 N RANDOLPH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 200 AMP service, rewire light fixtures, outlets, switches, water heater & smoke detector. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1900 E ALLEGHENY AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE SISTERING OF DAMAGED JOISTS AND THE REPAIR OF DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-123990. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-123990. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. | 1 | ALEXANDER FERRER | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2206 N 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008321 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR AN ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 TO ACCOMMODATE A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 10" RP AMESS MAXIM 400 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | S A COMUNALE CO INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 328-30 W QUEEN LN | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of on site sanitary curb trap, fresh air inlet, and main drain to new building. Installation stormwater infrastructure along with lot drainage from city infrastructure to final fixture locations. All work to be performed in strict compliance with 2021 Philadelphia Plumbing Code and approved plans. SANITARY AND DOMESTIC PIPING WILL BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH SEPERATION REQUIREDMENTS STATED IN SECTION 603.2 | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6740 KEYSTONE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 100-20 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | — | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2320 ORTHODOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ON PARTIAL FIRST FLOOR FOR THE USE OF MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY AND WORK TO INCLUDE INSTALLATATION OF NEW CONCRETE PAD FOOTING WITH WOODEN POSTS TO SUPPORT EXISTING FIRST FLOOR. 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. | 1 | AQUARIUS ENTERPRISES LLC | C | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4141 L ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1829 NORTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 135 E CUMBERLAND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001661 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1469 N 53RD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #670511 FOR THE REPAIR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE 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 #670511. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. T | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 8937 LEONARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 12.47 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 305 W CAMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2612 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4735 N 3RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3081 EMERALD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fai. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |