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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2129 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (69) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4723 SHELDON ST |
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| 19127 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4235-37 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4516 WESTMINSTER AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-114804. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4514, 4518 Westminster. Replace shared railing on front porch c/w 4518. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4130 BENNINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding ADA wheelchair lift to help homeowner get in and out of home with accommodating site work. single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 215-51 W ERIE AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3047 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200-Amps service with 2 gang, and 100Amp per each panel. Install lights throughout each unit. install outlets throughout. Install smoke detectors hardwire interconnected at each apartment. Install baseboard heaters at each apartment. Install lines for all appliances. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 61 E COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of all switches and outlets in upper rear bedroom, correct connections on existing wiring, replacing breakers to match panel brand/shape with new AFCI breakers. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4031 PRIMROSE 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 | — | — | 19114 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5531 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 8 additional duplex receptacles and 4 ceiling light fixtures 1st and 2nd floor. | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19139 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3325-95 FOX ST | General Earth Disturbance ONLYSITEWORK ASSOCIATED WATER UTILITY LAGOON REHABILITATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | JPC Group, Inc. | C | 19129 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1027-31 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 Amp tenant sub panel | — | Angel Luis Rivera | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4160 WHITING RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 7320 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 669 N 39TH ST | New Construction: INSTALL 400A MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTAMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL.WIRING THROUGHOUT ,INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES,OUTLETS,SWITCHES,HARD WIRE SMOKE ALARMS,GROUNDING SYSTEM,EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGNS INSTALL ENTIRE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2551 ORTHODOX ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19137 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 140 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1631 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 8213 SHAWNEE ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall new interior sanitary PVC drains and domestic pex water lines to newly installed fixtures. Install new sewer, FAI, 1"domestic water with backflow from curb into house. | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1654 W MENTOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 5.22 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD. | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2013 SANSOM ST | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Cellich Fire Protection | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 17 N 41ST ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) TIER OPEN PARKING GARAGE STRUCTURE WITH PARTIAL ENCLOSED GARAGE LEVEL AT GROUND LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED, STANDPIPES REQUIRED PER NFPA 14. PRE-CAST CONCRETE FABRICATION BY NITTERHOUSE CONCRETE (PCI CERTIFIED) *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 558 ROSALIE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 4.224 kW AC/4.730 KW DC Roof Mount Solar System consisting of 11 Solar Panels and 11 IQ8HC Microinverters as per 2017 NEC. | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2319 N 6TH ST | EZ Chimney and Vent Extension EZ PERMIT STANDARDS CHIMNEY AND VENT EXTENSION For Residential Type Appliances for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (three stories or less). Obtain permits for existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2849 RIDGE AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | 19121 |