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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Alterations(1) 3" Drain Lines, grease trap, 3/4" Domestic water service, 3-compartment sink, hand sink, & prep sink |
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| GOT DRAINS INC |
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| 19107 |
| 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 | 1745 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19121 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 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 | 4711 HIGBEE ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE 2 LOTS (LOT-1 AND LOT-2) FROM 1 EXISTING LOT (4711 HIGBEE ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Supreme Architects LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | SMITH HVAC | 19114 |
| 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. | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 31-33 N 43RD ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 217 MONROE ST | Addition and/or AlterationBathroom remodeling, adding 3 recessed lights, switch for exhaust fan, adding GFCI outlet in bathroom according to NEC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2610 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19125 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 5138 MARKET ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19139 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 | 300 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 600amp NEC 2017 | — | Joseph M Sciacca | C | 19148 |