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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (NOT TO EXCEED 38 FT. IN HEIGHT). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, EXCAVATION, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE C | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 | |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 |
| 5924 MALVERN AVE |
| 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 |
| — |
| MARK LAWSON |
| 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1314-18 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 2 INCH WILKINS 975XL3BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TO AN EXISTING ANTIFREEZE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMLYING PER NFPA 13 PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install one hundred eighty seven (187) plenum Category 6 cables from the Server Room to workstations. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1429 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000832 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6116 CEDAR AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1527 S LECOUNT 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4020 CITY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the removal of four (4) wall signs and installation of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs (E03A & E04A). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4951 MONUMENT RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Rewire all outlets (45) all switches (25), smoke detectors (5) and recess lights (45). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3601 WINONA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6388 CASTOR AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Group Child Care | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New ConstructionInstall a 300-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 3 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon m | — | DRIJON GJONI | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1637 TITAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2117 EARP 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 203 W GODFREY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1631 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP B), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED ON GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT** | 1 | Ivan Popko | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7509 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3127 N BANCROFT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure for use as one-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1436 SNYDER AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009828 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2935 N HICKS ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure for use as one-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2221 EARP 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1530 S 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. REPAIR EXISTING INTERIOR PIPING. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7318 KINGLET PL | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 6.160 kW DC Roof Mount Solar System consisting of 14 Solar Panels and 14 IQ8HC Microinverters as per 2020 NEC. | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5442 WOODLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temporary 100 amp service on lot for new building construction. | — | Brian Monroe | C | 19143 |