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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19119 | |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2565 GERMANTOWN AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-131426. 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 2563 Germantown. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 2563 Germantown. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. |
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| MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC |
| C |
| 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1117 WINDRIM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 116 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of Roof Mounted Solar Photovoltaic system - 3.440 kW DC-2020 NEC. | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19148 |
| 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 | 845 N NEWKIRK 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 | — | Kevin Nelson | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 4624 LESHER ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 910 W HUNTINGDON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Olympia Construction LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 10800 KNIGHTS RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 2 Vapor Tight Lights 1 GFI Receptacle - 2 New Fixtures - Wiring for SSHP-1 & HP-1 - New disconnect and new breaker work per approved plans No fire alarm on this permit. | — | SEVILLE THERESA D & ROBERT | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service and home re-wire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 411 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the existing roof deck (to match the existing size). Size and location per plan. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 26 OREGON AVE | Change of UseAssembly and Entertainment | — | William Klotz | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2329 N 19TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for 622698. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2327, 2331 N. 19th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MONTICELLO CONTRACTORS INC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2453 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the demolition of all existing structure on the lot For the erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 221 W LAVEER 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| 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 | 4625 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace ceiling lights from old one halogen to new one, Led wafer lights and replace existing receptacles, switches and gfci receptacles on the existing wiring and location | — | AMP FLOW ELECTRIC LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2463 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changethe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2429 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changethe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5821 SYLVESTER ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 846 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. No work in the basement level. Roof to remain unoccupiable. | — | Mallard Builders LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1323 W CLEMENTINE ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19132 |