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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3032 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING PORCH AND INSTALLATION OF A VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT (VPL) TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | MARX MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE |
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| BABYLON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC |
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| 19144 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 363 LEVERINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED STUCCO AND CORNICE TO RESOLVE CF-2026-101819. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-101819. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMI | 1 | J & C SERVICES LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6123 HAWTHORNE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO REMOVE TWO (2) GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS AND REPLACE WITH AN EXTERIOR WALL TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2839 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstall basement bathroom, no other work included. single family dwelling. | — | William Klotz | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | 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. Installation of 2 30,000 btus ,2.5 ton 3 zone mini split non ducted system , the indoor heads are (1) 12kbtu, (2) 9kbtu | — | Najee Goode | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010356 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2721 PLOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4400-22 N BROAD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1907 GREEN ST | New Construction or Additionsinstall 2" domestic water service, 5" sanitary curb trap, 6" storm curb trap, 4" vents, 5" and 6" house drains | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4223 TERRACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 208 S 60TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 10834 NANDINA WAY | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 234 STAMPERS ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial Rewire - INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS 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 | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1942 69TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide light, branch circuit and installation Provide receptacle, branch circ. & installation Provide electric heater connection & branch | — | DAVIS S OWENS GROUP | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1601 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 2 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FAN, MAKEUP AIR SYSTEM, AND DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 202-10 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 44 l.f. on W Rittenhouse Sq. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit SR-2026-036617 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 315 W CHAMPLOST AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5740 DREXEL RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 9600 STENTON AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYSITEWORK IN EXISTING ARBORETUM FACILITY TO INCLUDE NEW PEDESTRIAN PATH AND TERRACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | FLATIRON BUILDING COMPANY | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5213 GRAYS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLegalize and correct fire alarm system per submitted sealed plan. All work per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4218 NEILSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4812 PALETHORP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1830 N NEWKIRK ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19121 |