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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3301 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3450 N WATER ST |
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| 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2213-25 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS AT 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS, CONVERSION OF EXTERIOR ENTRY PORTICO INTO INTERIOR LOBBY SPACE, MODIFY OF EXISTING RAMPS AND STAIRS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *********************************** | 1 | TERRA FIRMA BUILDERS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5001-09 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR RTU REPLACEMENTS. **SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR THE EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION**EXTERIOR WORK ONLY**STRUCTURAL LOAD ONLY** | 1 | H&H Commercial Services | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 7133 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFor the erection of a marquee with animated illumination (three faces), one projecting sign with animated illumination (two faces), and three wall signs with animated illumination. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3400 W GIRARD AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 483 WOODHAVEN RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19116 |
| 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 | 4604 OLD YORK RD | 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| 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 | 4045 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: PHC Staff Review of masonry pointing sample in the field required for final approval. PHC Staff Review of brick, stone, or other masonry sample in the field requi | 1 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19104 |
| 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 | 8799 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE . FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE APPROVED PER PLAN ** IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19136 |
| 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 | 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 | 5218 CASTOR AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| 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 | 1426 W RUSH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-025176. 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 1424 W. Rush. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of 1426 & 1428 W. Rush. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5918 WINDSOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INSTALLING A 200 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE (NOTE: UPGRADING FROM 100 AMPS to 200 AMPS REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES, OUTLETS. INSTALLING (5) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING. INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 930 MCKEAN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001011 | 1 | JB CONTRACTORS LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 4709 MERCER ST | 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 | — | SVYATOSLAV SACHKO | 19137 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2518 ELLSWORTH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004405 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| 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 | 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 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING NFPA 13 AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO INSTALL SPRINKLER HEADS THROUGHOUT A PARTIAL PENTHOUSE SPACE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DOH APPROVAL BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-000474 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |