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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2459 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 | |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1300 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR CREATION OF VANILLA BOX SPACE INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF MEZZANINE ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** |
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| MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC |
| C |
| 19123 |
| 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 | 2342 N CARLISLE ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7124-62 RIDGE AVE | SignFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. | — | — | C | 19128 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 5137 NEWHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 3.52KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3241 S SYDENHAM 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 New wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19145 |
| 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 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1420 LOCUST ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) EXISTING WALL SIGNS WITH TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | MRC ELECTRIC | C | 19102 |
| 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 | 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 | 2431 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4419-29 WALNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO DOCUMENT THE NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS TWENTY-TWO (22) (GROUP R-2) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. | — | — | 19104 |
| 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 | 2774 RUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | PARADIGM MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19134 |
| 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 | 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 | 537 LEVICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2515 MANTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2023-001534 | 1 | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| 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 | 6934 CEDAR PARK AVE | AlterationsExcavate 50ft basement floor to access main drain Replace mani drain tying into all existing stack pipes Replace rain leader and cesspool in rear Replace main drain through foundation wall and from foundation wall to curb trap, replace curb trap and vent - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CALIPH CLEMMONES | 19138 |
| 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 |