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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 7720 ROCKWELL AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 10.56 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. |
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| 19111 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 213 HEAD HOUSE CT | EZ Wall Covering 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| 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 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5159 PENNWAY 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 | — | Luis Burgos | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 821 WILDER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3103 N 32ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire all of the building and replace 200 amp service size. Service size not being increased | — | Brian Monroe | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4621-27 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19124 |
| 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 | 1540 S 31ST ST | New ConstructionWire through single family house, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' LED recessed lights, and ARCF breakers 200-amp service according to NEC 2020 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1606 E PASSYUNK AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003931: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. . INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19148 |
| 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 | 1711 MONUMENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | 123 DEVELOPMENT LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1745 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19121 |
| 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 | 2008 PEMBERTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ADDITION OF THIRD STORY WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING TWO STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19146 |
| 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 | 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 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | SMITH HVAC | 19114 |
| 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 | 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 | 1021 N HANCOCK ST | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXISTING STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY A COMBINATION OF HAND-HELD AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-3 | — | DIPLOMAT CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2615 S HOWARD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 15045 ENDICOTT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19116 |