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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 515-33 W CUMBERLAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS THIRTY-FOUR (34) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) WITH ACCESSORY COMMUNITY / ASSEMBLY SPACES (GROUP A-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 (COMMUNITY ROOM) AND NFPA 13R (REMAINDER OF BUILDING). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. **DEFERRED SUBMISSION OF WOOD TRUSS SHOP DRAWING | 34 | T N WARD COMPANY | C | 19133 |
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| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1724 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4625 N 12TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 416 BROWN ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009064 | — | Bradley Otto | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1623 S LECOUNT 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 existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5622 N UBER ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ENTREPRENEUR CONTRACTORS | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 302 E UPSAL ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 241 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1139 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING STOREFRONT WINDOW, ENTRY DOOR AND BILCO DOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO INTERIOR WORK OR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE ON THIS PERMIT. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* ********SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIGNAGE******** | 1 | Hope Rising Care Services Inc | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsRECONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL BUILDING DAMAGES IN FIRE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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. | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-007910 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 501 S 44TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair house drain | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4246 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsInstallation of a 1" domestic water line, 5" sanitary line, 6" stormwater line, FAI | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 744-48 S 11TH ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1717 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Rories' At Work | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2126-28 S 70TH 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2913 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install backwater valve at curb trap | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2237 N 18TH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4256 REGENT SQ | New construction, addition, GFA changefor the erection of a stair, landing and roof over the landing and for the erection of a rear yard fence to an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown in the plan. | — | TRENA T CLARKE | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4034 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SECURITY UPGRADES WITHIN THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs (Sign A & C), one (1) projecting sign (Sign B), documentation of re-facing existing free-standing sign (Sign D), and three (3) window signs (Sign F). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 62 E SHARPNACK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a porch, with a roof above and unconditioned storage below, at the front of an existing attached Single-Family Dwelling per plan. | — | Jncbuilders & Design | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 734 N 19TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1230 N 60TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |