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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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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. |
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| 19141 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 873 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & SECTION OF MD. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19130 |
| 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 | 635-53 E ERIE AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001996 Furnish and install sprinkler system in new factory building, per NFPA 13 | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19134 |
| 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 | 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 | 1027 BUTTONWOOD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *********************************** | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4919 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 3 | LK Builders LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1 1/2" Water Service, 4" Main Drain, 6" Curb Traps, 4" Fresh Air Inlet Installing 24 Fixtures 4 HWH 4 Lavs 4 Toilets 4 KS 4 Washers 4 Shower/Tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 569-71 PARKER AVE | 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE MASONRY REPAIRS AND REPOINTING AT WEST HALF OF GARDEN WALL PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHC APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc. | C | 19130 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 2235 BRANDYWINE 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 PHC approval form included (Josh Schroeder, stamped 9/1/2026). No work to the front facade as part of this permit. HVAC equipment to be reinstalled in existing location, if HVAC equipment location needs to be changed, PHC app | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 208-10 REX AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 421 N 62ND ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Ins | — | — | 19151 |
| 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 | 2113 LARUE 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | SILVERBACK RENOVATIONS INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 6041 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2227 N 54TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR VENT AND COAT INSIDE OF PIPE. | — | Timothy Geiger | 19131 |
| 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 | 1546 N ALDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior rewire via fishing | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19131 |