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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004318 | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1415 E OXFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 8019 MARS PL | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 4.92 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | SPARTANX LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3708 S HEREFORD LN | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 Goodman 96% 80k btu furnace with 3 ton ac and new ductwork Total 13 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002104 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2001 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall an 8.61 KW DC roof mounted solar PV system consisting of 21 solar photovoltaic modules as per 2020 NEC. | — | Empower Energy Solutions | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2600-02 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service, and 5 gang meter. ELECTRICAL SERVICE,METER BANK (LOCATED ON SIDE OF BUILDING) -2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2701-05 E ALLEGHENY AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g cakes. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6100 CARPENTER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1661 N 56TH 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 | — | GN Integrity Properties LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 313-27 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 203 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. NO CHANGE IN BUILDING HEIGHT OR EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) ACCESSORY SIGNS: ONE (1) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING (PYLON) SIGN, DOUBLE-SIDED, 18’-11” H X 8’-3 3/8” W, WITH ELECTRONICALLY CHANGEABLE GAS-PRICE DISPLAYS; AND TWO (2) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL/CHANNEL-LETTER SIGNS: ONE (1) 44-IN. CHANNEL-LETTER SIGN, SINGLE-SIDED, 5’-6 1/4” H X 12’-1 11/16” W, AND ONE (1) 32-IN. CHANNEL-LETTER SIGN, SINGLE-SIDED, 4’-3 13/16” H X 9’-2 5/8” W; AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 517 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 10.35 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1313 S 23RD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005755 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3058 CEDAR ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR LEGALIZATION OF ENTRANCEWAY COVER AT EXTERIOR REAR STAIRS/LANDING. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Claudia Wright | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1844 W SEDGLEY AVE | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse.; Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 7720-34 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, SHELVING, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | COLLEEN HARTER | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4215 RIDGE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | KGC ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3742 N BOUVIER 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3814 MANAYUNK AVE | 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. Air handler, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | William Klotz | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1813 S ORIANNA ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-018072 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19148 |