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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 8836 CREFELD ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 |
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| Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods |
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| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008758 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 714 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). TO A PORTION OF THE BASEMENT, 1st floor AND 7th FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING TRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | AXIS CONSTRUCTION MNGMNT LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 562 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 60K BTU furnace, 2.5ton AC, ductwork, and 13 registers | — | Joesph Dayoub | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A CLIMBING/FITNESS CENTER (PERSONAL SERVICES) IN SPACE 110/120 ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1837 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial Rewire Of Existing 1st floor Commercial Space (1,054 sq ft) With some New Outlets, Switches and lighting per nec 2020 | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 6024 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING CITIZENS BANK IN AN EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Builders Inc. | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4521 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1531 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHNAGE OF OCCUPANCY; CO TO BE ISSUED FOR UNCERTIFIED BUILDING) TO AN EXISTING FIVE (5) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 5 | DAMON MOYER | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) 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 | 1804 CHURCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 9801 FRANKFORD AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1217-23 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, THE REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING WINDOWS, INSTALL INSULATION AND WEATHERPROFING, REPLACE INTERIOR DRYWALL AND DOORS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2538 S 74TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR SECOND-FLOOR PORTION IN KIND, NO CHANGE IN EXTERIOR BUILDING HEIGHT, DIMENSIONS, OR GROSS FLOOR AREA, TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 8400A E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationExterior: Install new PVC turn up, new PVC feeder, c-block heater, battery charger, remote annunciator and control wiring. Existing grounded emergency generator to have feeders replaced in kind. Interior electrical work as part of alteration to ambulatory surgery center, including: interior outlets, lights, electrical panels, (4) air handling units, (3) telephone outlets, (10) nurse call system dome lights and pull stations, (3) fused disconnect switches. Existing equipment as indicated to r | — | KOSMATOS MECHANICAL INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1915 E ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior structural alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work and interior non-structural alterations. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | AIMES LLC | 19134 |
| 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 | 2016 ROBBINS ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL AND THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACES ALL IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Shay Argaman | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationTelecom cabling less than 300', IT room fit out | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4916 BALTIMORE AVE | 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 Upgrade underground service from 100A to 200A overall serving 100A 'house' + (2) 100A tenant meters. Rewire remaining knob-and-tube in residential unit 2-3FL New wired smoke alarms at (3) bedrooms All wiring fished in existing walls or surface-mount | — | Switchcraft, LLC | C | 19143 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 |