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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4248 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 | |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 446 S 49TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC. FISHING ONLY |
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| GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC |
| 19143 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 184 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, SERVED BY A FOUR INCH (4") FIRE SERVICE LINE, WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20 AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMING AND ELECTRICAL WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1101 S 53RD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ON THIS PERMIT. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5538 HARMER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-012654 | — | SMITH HVAC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-012654 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 414 S CARLISLE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4606 DECATUR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4621-27 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | SMITH HVAC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFire alarm alterations all work per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1158 S 12TH 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 80K BTU 95% furnace, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | ANTHONY CASILE | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2361 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003392 | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-012654 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9 S 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Install 5x4 Curb Trap, FAI and 10ft of Main Drain | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-016376 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2235 S HEMBERGER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel . | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4854 N BROAD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, & GROCERIES AT THE 1ST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1745 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1300 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Libraries and Cultural Exhibits; Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4525 PARRISH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012896 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2342 S 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESS BY A ROOFDECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTS. ********************* SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *************************** | 1 | ZI BIN TANG | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3328 W SERGEANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Austin Batenga | 19132 |