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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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| 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.**IMC 2021** | — | FRED DINARDO JR | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2515 MANTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2023-001534 | 1 | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005122 | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4060 WALLACE ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-048286- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-048286. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UND | 1 | CAVALLO AND SON BUILDERS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 803 S 8TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-009957 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19147 |
| 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 | 537 LEVICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 912 ATWOOD RD | 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 with no increase, install outlet in kit. dining room and bedrooms All Wires are fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1112 PRATT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7620 LINDBERGH BLVD | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS (#1 & #2 ON PLANS), INSTALLATION OF NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY SIGNAGE (#3), RE-FACING OF AN EXISTING ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN (#4), AND THE ERECTION OF A FLAG POLE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007974 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2433 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |