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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 9838 LEGION ST |
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| JOSEPH ROSATI INC |
| 19114 |
| 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 | 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 | 4525 PARRISH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012896 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1315 S DOVER 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 60K BTU 95% furnace, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | ANTHONY CASILE | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 102-06 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install kitchen fire suppression system | — | Atlantic Fire Equipment Co Inc | C | 19122 |
| 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 | 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 | 3018 N FRANKLIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19133 |
| 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 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-016376 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 5017 WALNUT ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19139 |
| 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 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 170 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | SMITH HVAC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2112 SHUNK ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementGUTTER INSTALLATION AS PER PHC APPROVAL. SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SCAFOLDING IF PROPSOSING. For 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 7929 LIMEKILN PIKE | 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1326 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003579 | — | Allen Au | 19147 |