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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2525 WELSH RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of piers on an existing two-family dwelling as part of existing town homes. Special inspections with continued inspections continuance. Top of piers not to exceed 5 feet in excavation. | — | JLMiller Enterprises | 19114 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7405 SANDPIPER PL | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3007 S 68TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3 piece bathroom with piping | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1539 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS ONLY. TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF TREE FROM FOUNDATION, STABLIZATION OF WALL VIA INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS, AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF RAFTERS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 4 | Theodore Fatsher | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 439-45 W BERKS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-006310 | — | SRV SERVICES LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5444 WHITBY AVE | 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 | — | Cagatay Bahri Aydin | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5239 MARWOOD RD | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1624 DICKINSON 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | AlterationsInstall Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 505-15 W CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR & WATERPROOFING OF BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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. | — | COMMERCIAL WATERPROOFING INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1930 S BROAD ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit SR-2026-035851 | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2922 E ST | AlterationsSeal sewer lateral | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | FoundationCONSTRUCTION OF FOUNDATIONS ONLY FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING (SEE CP-2026-003636) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | ANTHONY R MASCIERI | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1300-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace (16) 2x4 lights, (2) exits. Install (15) 20 amp receptacles. Relocate (1) 100 amp panel | — | tota construction llc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4620 MARPLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, install new FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2310 NAUDAIN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | ROBERT P COCCO | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3814 MANAYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRenew lighting, receptacles, smoke alarms interlinked AS PER NEC 2020 | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3685 STANTON ST | 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. New duct work with system hvac installation 92% Gas Furnace 60000btu 3.0ton 1200cfm and AC unit 2.5 ton 13.4Seer | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7563 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade service to 300 amps. Wire for lights and equipment as per the approved plans and the 2017 NEC for the new garage space. | — | STAR LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 614 E GORGAS LN | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.3 g 3' max shell. 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 5, 2026 | 1434 S 27TH 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 | — | KEVIN LALOR | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 636 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13D. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *********************************** | 2 | Steve Mello | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6027 VANDIKE 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 | — | MATTHEW I APPLEBAUM | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | 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. | — | SULPIZIO INC | C | 19121 |