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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3729 N SYDENHAM ST |
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| AlterationsAmend Permit 6/11/2026 - replace the water service 3/4" REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. |
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| BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1147 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire throughout the whole house with a new 200 amp panel and 200 amp electrical service, increase the service | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 317 SANGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire complete 2 story - 200 amp service. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 621-25 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationChange existing commercial panel from 100amp single phase to 225amp 3phase .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 505 W 64TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 24kW Generac generator with associated automatic switch connected to the main electric panel in the house. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5843 SANSOM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1930 E LEHIGH AVE | 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/ | — | Spot 226 Construction LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1201 LATONA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor removal of the front facade, replacement of the structural sheathing, and installation of new fiber cement siding per plan. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4124-30 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR USE AS RETAIL SALES-CONSUMER GOODS AND RETAIL SALES- FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************************ | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 219 FERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationNTERIOR RENOVATION AND 3RD FLOOR ADDITION OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE. DETAILS PER PLANS. | — | JOHN HINES | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3302 CONRAD 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 | — | BROTHERS GROUP LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1154 MERCY ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-129729 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF LINTEL WITH TWO STEEL ANGLES, TWO FLOOR JOISTS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONA | — | Mark Morales | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1421 S 54TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration(10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (3) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (3) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OUTLET, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, (1) INSTALL DOORBELL, (1) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, (1) BONDING HOT WATER HEATER, (1) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (1) BASEM | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3303 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AND SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, NEW PARTITONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK *2018 IEBC* | 2 | MOVE OVER CO | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1519 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REINFORCING OF THE 2ND FLOOR, SISTERED JOISTS, NEW SUBFLOOR, AND ACOUSTIC INSULATION. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2124 UNRUH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPermit to legalize the elimination of the interior parking space. For the enclosure of the former garage door opening with framed wall and brick veneer. . Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1233 GLENVIEW ST | AlterationsREPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP / FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1300 E PALMER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 508 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" Water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 321-27 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire by fishing, and install 7 new location switches. Wire by fishing, and install 6 new location outlets. Wire by fishing, and install 20 new location recessed lights. Wire by fishing, and install 2 cove lighting strips. Wire by fishing, and install 2 new location wall sconces. Wire by fishing, and install 3 pendant fixtures. | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1245 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARM WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 614 E RAYMOND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4 water service | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4700 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrading fire alarm control panel and 5 annunciator panels as per 2019 NFPA 72 | — | John Mitchell | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2655 BONNAFFON ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service 30 space panel run (11) 20 amp line, Replace GFCI's fixtures, outlets, and switches (( fishing only.)) WO# 22927 | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19142 |