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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. **** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3843 HAMILTON ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACKED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESS BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND BALCONIES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 4 | ANTHONY R MASCIERI | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3600 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NEW EXTERIOR, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED "MIDDLEMAN CENTER" BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, ONE (1) ON THE NORTH ELEVATION AND ONE (1) ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION, EACH APPROX. 1,731.1 SF, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING SIGNAGE TO REMAIN. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. NO OTHER WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4136 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3337 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | University City Development Group LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK; APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 218 S 43RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp new subpanel with proper grounding and bonding. Rewire first floor apartment including lighting, switches and receptacle outlets. Install 120 volt interconnected smoke/CO alarm. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | FAWWAZ RHONE | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3929 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK AND TO INCLUDE THE EXTERIOR WALL COVERING WORK (NO ALTERATIONS OF ANY EXTERIOR WALL) TO AN EXISTING R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING 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. | 1 | OKING CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 707 N 35TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUIDING WITH CELLAR, REAR DECK AND ROOF DECK WITH ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 3 | YONA CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 614 BROOKLYN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SECTION OF MAIN DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4418 MARKET ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4419-29 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FACADE REPAIR. 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. | 10 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 401 S 42ND ST | ExcavationFOR THE EXCAVATION WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4139 WESTMINSTER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-000530 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2- 1/2" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, DOORS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | — | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4301 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 7' x 10', 8" concrete pad with retaining walls that will act as the foundation for a vertical platform lift that will raise a participant up to their newly raised porch that will be raised by adding wood framing to create a flush egress into the residence. Details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 125 S 31ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Falasca Mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4238 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a Semi-Detached structure with roof access structure. Roof deck accessed by Pilot House. Accessory Interior off street Parkin(2 Spaces). | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4015 WYALUSING AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Replace old 84% gas boiler with like in kind no duct work needed. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4238 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a Semi-Detached structure with roof access structure. Roof deck accessed by Pilot House. Accessory Interior off street Parkin(2 Spaces). | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3909 LANCASTER AVE | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 115 N 34TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3624 MARKET ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Furnish labor to relocate 3 existing diffusers with no wall penetrations within a single tenant space area, in compliance with attached signed EZ Permit Standards, Ductwork and Warm-Air Appliances Form | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |