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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 | 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. |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2151 E CAMBRIA ST | AlterationsAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 6510 N 3RD ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 410 S FRONT ST | Addition and/or Alteration LEVEL II ALTERATION FOR THE RESTORATION OF DAMAGED ENTRY EXTERIOR WALL AND FOYER IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ENTRY WAY. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************** | 1 | DAVID HORLACHER | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | AlterationsINTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | E. J. RAITH MECHANICAL INC. | C | 19104 |
| 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. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 6225-27 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" WILKINS 350 AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY (LOCATED WITHIN METER PIT) AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 4032 BALWYNNE PARK RD | 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 Install 200 amp service with a 3-gang meter socket, including two 100 amp disconnects and one 60 amp disconnet. Install 100 amp feeder cable to apt 1 and apt 2 circuit breaker panels. Install 60 amp feeder cable to the house panel. Install common wiring for two outside lights and six receptacles in the basement. As Per N | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1447 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 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFIT-OUT OF SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEE NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-003830) FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (RETAIL BAKERY) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 631 WILDER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE CURB IN. | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 423 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or AlterationKnob and tube rewire. Install new devices on all rewired locations. Install AFCI/GFCI protection on all new lines as per code. All wiring to be done through fishing methods only. | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 15-21 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW OFFICE LAYOUTS ON THE 4TH AND 5TH FLOORS OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | FREEDOM ENERGY PARTNERS | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2421 E HAZZARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Staircases to be replaced within the existing openings. 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. No structural work proposed. | — | Saliaj Remodeling LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 113 S 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Wu Gao | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 5159 PENNWAY ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 4327 N FRANKLIN 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2235 S HEMBERGER 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 1224 N HOLLYWOOD 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 4623 HORROCKS 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2275 BRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall [2] 4' LED Surface mounted linear fixtures, [2] single pole switches, [1] duplex receptacle, and [2] duplex gfi receptacles. power wiring for [1] mini split, [1] elevator power module disconnect switch, [1] elevator cab lights/fan disconnect, and [1] elevator cab lights/fan controller .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM WORK ON THIS PERMIT** | — | FOUR D ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19137 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 530 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006036 | — | Rameses Lee | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 530 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006036 | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 46 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | C | 19106 |