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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1236 N ALLISON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 710 JACKSON ST | AlterationsInstalling 6 water closets, 5 shower/tubs, 6 lavatories, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet & 1 hot water heater. |
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| QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3120 CUSTER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2024-129395 TO REPAIR COLLAPSED REAR EXTERIOR WALL AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-129395. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 I | — | MORHAF A SHIEKYOUSEF | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4523 N CAMAC ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3801 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | KENNETH JOHNSON | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6767 GERMANTOWN AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2021-006798) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2511 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing House trap replacement FAI | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3601 RICHMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NEW STEPS AND RAMP) AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.) AND A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) AT THE 2ND FLOOR. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. SEE SR-2026-035477 FOR ASSOCIATED STREETS DEPARTMENT PRE-REQUISITE APP | 2 | AMPTRON LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7701 STATE RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2639 S 58TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF 6" FIRE SERVICE MAIN WITH 6" ZURN/WILKINS 375 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (WITHIN HOT BOX) AND 4" WATER SERVICES TO FIVE (5) BUILDINGS ON SITE (REDUCED TO 2" AND 1" INSIDE BUILDINGS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND NFPA 24 STANDARD. ALL BUILDINGS INCLUDE MODULAR CONSTRUCTION WITH PRE-INSTALLED SPRINKLER SYSTEMS APPROVED BY PA DCED THIRD-PARTY AGENCY EXCEPT BUILDING 5 COMMUNITY SPACE (SEE PERMIT FP-2026-001505). | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 715 JACKSON ST | AlterationsInstalling 6 water closets, 5 shower/tubs, 6 lavatories, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet & 1 hot water heater. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2413 S WARNOCK 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 100 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF FLOORING, DRYWALL CEILING AND WALLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | FLORKOWSKI BUILDERS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 11017 LINDSAY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall dedicated line for bathroom gfci 20 amp Install dedicated line 15 amp for lighting as per 2020 nec | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1421 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Upgrade from 100amp to 200 amp service Rewire switches,receptacles and lighting fixtures. Install 2-30 amp 240 volt HVAC circuits. Install hardwired smoke/carbon detectors w/ battery backup All work done in accordance with NEC | — | ALESSANDRO RACIOPPO | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 427 MCKEAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD FROM CT TO INSIDE OF PROPERTY. | — | Matthew Beeco | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006318 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 7159 CHARLES ST | Addition and/or AlterationGarage Is Being Converted To Living Room. Existing Service, Install All New Lighting, Outlets And Switches Per NEC 2020 | — | HARRY BECK | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 3020 EDGEMONT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR AND ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTAHCED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | PASP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 3510 N FRONT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAY EARL D | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 51 Light Fixtures, Replace 5 Light Switches And Replace 10 Outlets With No New Wiring To NEC Code | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 2605 REED ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005185 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | A & G HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19122 |