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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 3229 CHATHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | VIKTOR VABISHCHEVICH | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 168 W ATLANTIC 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 |
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| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2773 CORAL 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2037 CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 circuit breaker panel 1st floor | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2140 CHRISTIAN ST | 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. 1st and 2nd floors - 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 14 diffusers. 3rd floor - (2) 9K btu mini splits hyper heat | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 1632 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATIONS AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2)-STORY ADDITION ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING TWO (2)-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 6049 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-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. No structural work proposed. | — | ANDI VELIU | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 1267 S 22ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Convenience Sales | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 1000 SPRUCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the partial demolition of a rear one story portion, and for the erection of a rear second and third floor addition above an existing one story portion with a pilot house roof deck residential use, For the erection of pilot houses and roof deck on the main portion of the structure for residential use, and roof deck above one story structure for residential use only. SIZE AND LOCATION PER PLAN. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 2326 FITZWATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY PORTION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING 3-STORY STRUCTURE, AND THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THE THIRD STORY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | TOMMY TRAN | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 2520 S 17TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (6'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******* SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018************* | — | Dana R Forte | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 8016 NAVAJO ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to an existing detached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | CHERYL A POULOS | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 2929 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReroute 12 conductors in basement only NO NEW WIRING FISHING ONLY | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 5241 WEBSTER 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 716 N 40TH ST | New ConstructionInstall 800a, 1ph 120/240v main service with 13 gang meter bank for (12) apartments and common areas. Install all wiring, lighting, device throughout as per plans. Install fire alarm system as per plans. Install low voltage wiring for tv ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2021 CHERRY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 7232 ALGARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5041 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire, 3 new 100 amp panels and Install new 300A service ,fire alarm . ALL IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | GEORGE F CASSIDY | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3852 N 16TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5912 RIDGE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE; THE EXISTING DETACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE TO REMAIN. FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE AS A SOLE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER OFFICE AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING, AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED; FOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE ACCESSORY PARKING AREA TO PROVIDE TWELVE (12) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING FIVE (5) COMPACT SPACES, ONE (1) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE, AND SIX | — | WILLIAM J O'BRIEN | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1050 N HANCOCK 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 | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4235 OSAGE 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 | — | Nuview Construction LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 7241 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsInstall two backflow preventers | — | BRYAN STUCKERT PLUMBING INC | C | 19119 |