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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1244 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. |
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| Walnut St Development LLC |
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| 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1641 S LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationAll wiring will be fished. Rewire the 2nd floor: rear bedroom, bathroom, primary bedroom, 1st floor: kitchen, dining room, living room, entry, basement | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 405 S 12TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 609 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE 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. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2406 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-011659 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 673 WARING 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 | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 311 E UPSAL ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE 2 LOTS (LOT-1 AND LOT-2) FROM 1 EXISTING LOT (311 E UPSAL ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete electrical and fire alarm renovations on floors 6 thru 12 for 622 residential units including common/amenity spaces on ground floor, 6 thru 12, roof and elevator extensions down to P3 per plans . -NOTED: Install rescue assistance system in fls 6-12- ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1911 GERRITT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011346 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1930 KATER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3600 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the expansion of the two existing building identification signs. Size and location per plan. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DWELLING UNITS AND A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE TO INCLUDE A FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A FOUR (4) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-006499 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1503 CRESWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationNEW REAR OPEN PATIO AS PER PLANS WITH DECK TO MATCH THE FLOOR LEVEL. | — | DONALD SALAMONE | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4017-27 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING BI-LEVEL TENANT SPACE (FORMERLY SPACE #2) TO BECOME SPACE #2 AT 1ST FLOOR AND SPACE #4 AT 2ND FLOOR WITH A FIT-OUT AND PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION IN SPACE #4 TO GROUP F-2 ARTIST STUDIO & ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, C | 1 | Built Work LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2846 N SWANSON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3924 MANAYUNK AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF TWO STORY REAR PORTION THE ERECTION OF TWO STORY REAR ADDITION WITH BASEMENT AND ERECTION OF REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM FIRST FLOOR REAR, ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 318 S 10TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 520 KAUFFMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008738 | — | AIR PRO HVAC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing House/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap House/Building Fresh Air Inlet Water Distribution | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6343 JACKSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fai. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1116 STATE ST | New construction, addition, GFA change** Amendment 10/16/26 to show roof deck setback.** For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Founders Row GC, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 704 S HUTCHINSON ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1104 BLOOMDALE RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap; fai | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1304 W AUBURN 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 | — | — | 19132 |