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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5801 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm for Nova Care NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5424 MORSE 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 |
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| V&V Investment Inc |
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| 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 | 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 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Alterations(1) 3" Drain Lines, grease trap, 3/4" Domestic water service, 3-compartment sink, hand sink, & prep sink | — | GOT DRAINS INC | C | 19107 |
| 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 | 1551 STONEY LN | Retaining WallFOR THE ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL WITH ASSOCIATED FENCING (FALL PROTECTION) AND ASSOCIATED SITE WORK TO ADDRESS THE VIOLATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH CASE FILE CF-2026-059816. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT** NO WORK WITHIN THE PUBLIC (NEIL ROAD) ROW INCLUDING FOOTINGS WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM THE DEPARTMENT | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 601 E INDIANA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW EXTERIOR STAIR, NEW WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, NEW EXTERIOR ADA RAMP, INFILLS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | James G. Davis Construction Corporation | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4621-27 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1349 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1.5” 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 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 | 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 | 914 N 43RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN & WATER HEATER. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 1745 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19121 |
| 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 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | SMITH HVAC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1119 N 3RD ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 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 | 2053 AMBER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of three (3) story attach structure with pilot house, roof deck, and two (2) solar collector structure on roof deck. Size and location per plan. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 308 MIFFLIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 200A System from 100A - Meter Disconnect to House Panel (30 space). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and Executed Contract. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL W | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2405 W TORONTO ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |