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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 419 BUDD 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 | — | — | 19104 | |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 17 N 41ST ST | New Construction or Additionsrun pipe tie in a 6 in curb trap fresh air inlet 5 ft from the building one 2 in water service one 15 in wye connection one ug basin 3 outlet control structure one jellyfish water and sewer is 5 ft from the building | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3943 MOUNT VERNON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001499 INSTALL A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF LOUVER ONLY IN EXTERIOR WALL PER APPROVED PLAN. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL WORK. | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3600 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH EXISTING 6” FIRE SERVICE, EXISTING 6" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, EXISTING STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14, AND NEW FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3615 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (7) new signs to existing sign circuits. No new wiring or building permit required. General Permit #GP-2025-005208 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 425 S 42ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY TO INCLUDE ACCESSIBILITY UPGRADES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 661 N 37TH ST | Alterations3/4 water service , curb trap, fresh air inlet and house drain for sewage and storm | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 3941 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ONE-INCH COMBINATION FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINES AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN ACCORDANCE TO APPROVED PLAN, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS IN COMPLIANCE WITH PLUMBING EZ STANDARD. WORK PERFORMED PER 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 (22) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 732 N 37TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3917 RENO ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service replacement, (2) 20 amp circuit for kitchen receptacles, clean up wiring in basement, outet for stove and microwav. ( Fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4408 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsCHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS Installation of drain and water lines to 1 bi-level water fountain and 1 kitchenette with sink, connect to existing plumbing system. | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4023-27 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide interior electrical wiring for the tenant fit-out of a fourth-floor office space and restroom. Work includes the installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, lighting controls, switches, and receptacle outlets. Furnish and install a fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances and wiring. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 508-14 S 42ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4012 W GIRARD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 45 FT. HIGH, INCLUDING MIXED-INCOME HOUSING BONUS) WITH MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES (MAX. 125 SF./EA.)(TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY); SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | CADRE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. 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. ****************************************** | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR. 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. ****************************************** | 1 | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 337 STATE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3618 ASPEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS FOR THE UPPER LEVEL UNITS .FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13.** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTI | 4 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK; INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |