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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2009 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003612 | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2017 SANSOM ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop |
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| Harman Deutsch Corp |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4807 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR FACADE REPAIRS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 208-10 REX AVE | New Construction or AdditionsRough in water and wast piping for 5 units to include:2 tubs, 12 Shrs, 17 wc, 17 lavs 5 KS, 5 WH, and 5 WB | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3121 S JUNIPER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1916 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS (DUNNAGE FRAMING) IN ASSOCIATION WITH INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 5 | FLUIDICS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 35 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1868 N MARSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 7412 FAYETTE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 613 GAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationEXTEND THE EXISTING CHIMNEY AND REPLACE EXISTING MASONRY FRONT STEPS AND LANDING, DETAILS PER PLAN | — | SALINI BROTHERS ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED 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 | 3441 N 16TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 709 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT FIRST-FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH THE 2021 FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1508-14 N 5TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001071 | — | Icon Remodeling LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1031 BAINBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3921 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, REAR DECK AT SECOND FLOOR FOR THE USE OF R2 OCCUPANCY (3 UNITS). 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 THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 3 | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3170 WILLITS RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF FOUR (4) ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS (Including Sunoco letters and arrow logo, two separate signs) ON EXISTING STRUCTURE AND ONE (1) EXISTING FREESTANDING PYLON DOUBLE FACE SIGNS FOR FACE CHANGE ONLY ON THE SAME LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2114 CONWELL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 223 DURAND ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ARTISAN RESTORATION AND REMODELING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2018 GREEN ST | Addition and/or Alterationwindow replacement per plan | — | Gunton Corporation | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED 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 | 2444 N LEE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-006126 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1329 TITAN 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. Replace 2-ton electric heat pump and connect to existing ductwork in existing single household dwelling unit | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19147 |
| 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 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19146 |