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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6831 NORWITCH DR | 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 AND PER 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | H&H Commercial Services | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 |
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| 1911 FITZWATER ST |
| Change of UseLimited Lodging |
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| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3539 KIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. No structural work is included in this permit. | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2916 N FAIRHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling an outdoor GFI on the front the home for a battery operated stairlift. | — | MCCLAIN BROS INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 844 N STILLMAN 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. Install 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 20 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 590 E GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace 100 AMP service and panel (No increase in size) Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace basement fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6641 SYLVESTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2447 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA change The erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2037 S 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2441 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA change The erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4048 BALWYNNE PARK RD | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | AlterationsInstallation of Plumbing system for a cafe'. We include the rough in and installation of the following: 1WC,1Lavatory,3 Floor sinks, 1Floor drain, 1 mop sink ( mop sink will be noted as others in the equipment list),1 hand sink, 1 Water heater electric. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1430 W VENANGO ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-131339. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Addl' specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of 1428 & 1430 W. Venango. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 562 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReaplace 200 amp service ( no increase) & rewire throught with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smokes, and co/dectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2515 MANTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2023-001534 | 1 | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 5209 LOCUST 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 | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 537 LEVICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1233 S 23RD 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 | — | Melvin and Melvin Contracting | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7732-34 FRONTENAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing Wiring. Provide and install a new 20 circuit Siemens panel, Install a new #4 cold water or gas ground, Install a dedicated line to the basement area for space heater, Install an old work box for transformer, Feed the transformer from the 3 gang switch box, Install transformer and new camera doorbell | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2200 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 electrical service and main circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | JAMS ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7124-62 RIDGE AVE | SignFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. | — | — | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3147 KENSINGTON AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR MERCANTILE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *NO WORK ON THIS PERMIT.* | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001725 Installing sprinkler system in existing building "G" per NFPA 13 Installing manual wet standpipe system in existing building "G" per NFPA 14 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 617 BROOKLYN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a three-story multi-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38" in height. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19104 |