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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 7444 N 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Timothy Geiger | 19138 | |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5525 WALTON AVE | 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. 2.5 TON heat pump, 2.5-ton air handler. Condensers will be installed in the back of the house. 10 Registers/Diffusers. |
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| Maryanne Haimovitch |
| 19143 |
| 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 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Lot Line RelocationFor the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (lot ‘1’ & ‘2’) from one (1) existing lot (434 W Mount Pleasant Ave). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19119 |
| 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 | 5511 GREENE ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 5518 N MARSHALL ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS, MAIN ROOF, AND FRONT BAY TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-000004. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-000004. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT T | — | Alex Innovation Co | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5400 LINDBERGH BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationTemp service for construction site trailers, site power and lighting as per 2020 NEC. | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1217-35 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 577 ALCOTT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT, RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 300 E GRAVERS LN | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing detached structure to be converted for the use as a single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. All work to the exterior per Philadelphia Historic Commission approvals. | — | Philly Office Retail LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5138 CHANCELLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Bradley Otto | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 936 E RITTENHOUSE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5905 MCCALLUM ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2613 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. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2823 S CAMAC ST | Alterations2wc 2 sinks 1 tub 1 kitchen sink | — | Gary Thompson | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE 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 | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1116 CARPENTER ST | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXTERIOR WORK ONLY ** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior electrical fit-out for a new cafe. Work is limited to the installation of new lighting fixtures, convenience outlets, and dedicated circuits for cafe equipment (espresso machines, refrigeration, and POS systems). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | OMAR RIVERA | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000518 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3425 N 18TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Shawn Ward | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm as per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 69 E COULTER ST | City Demolition Sub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-129985. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 67 E. Coulter. 30 day storage of essential items. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19144 |