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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008758 | — | WBJ INC | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1437 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** |
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| Lins Renovation LLC |
| C |
| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 7019 RUTLAND ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3612 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a stair lift with accommodating site work to help home owner get in and out of home with ease. No other work included. existing single family attached structure | — | JEMILEX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6210 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW BASEMENT EGRESS IN THE FRONT YARD OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | SLS CONTRACTING SERVICES | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1230 S 23RD 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 12, 2026 | 1206 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall low voltage cabling throughout | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2500 N BROAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | HYC ARCHITECT PC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2121 SHIELDS ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 480 MARTIN 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. Install new 100K BTU furnace, 4 ton, and 5 registers | — | Joesph Dayoub | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1824 S 5TH ST | AlterationsAMENDED 10.13.26 TO INCLUDE CT & FAI. 3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3024-28 N 6TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 5853 MARKET 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1524 S 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOHN NEILL | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO SIXTH FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW 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. | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1601-25 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | AlterationsREPLACE MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 308 S 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 7044 TORRESDALE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HD repair | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1308 S HOWARD ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | delosrios plumbing inc | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4912 GRISCOM ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION OF SITE AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. 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. ** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2760 N 2ND 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 5129 N 16TH 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3300-20 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new light fixtures & controls. Installation of new receptacles, devices and wiremold. Installation of heat trace. Installation of 2 buck boost transformers. Remove & relocate fire alarm devices. All work completed per sealed electrical and fire alarm drawings. All work performed per NEC 2020 and 2019 NFPA 72. | — | ROBERT FORD | C | 19104 |