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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3701 BARING ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices, horn/strobe, and carbon/smoke detectors connecting to existing facp to address violation CF-2026-015487 as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2016 Nfpa,2017 NEC . | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3864 PENNSGROVE ST | New Construction |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3600 SPRING GARDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3601-37 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4312 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationEquipment replacement in kind: replace 200A overhead service drop, service disconnect, and apartment feeder breaker enclosures. All wires exterior/exposed or fished in existing walls | — | Switchcraft, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, DUNNAGE, PARTIAL DEMO, INFILLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IBC* | 1 | LF Driscoll Company LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3943 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE SR-2026-034407 FOR ASSOCIATED STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. **EXCAVATION NOT TO EXCEED 5'-0" BELOW GRADE.** | 3 | INSPO Development Group LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two 30 amp 240 volt nema 6 - 30 outlets: Install rigid conduit from the outdoor existing panel. Rigid conduit will be strapped to rubber feet along the flower bed and make a 90 degree turn to the location of the cabinets. Two weatherproof boxes will be installed on strut mounted onto the rubber feet. 10 awg wire will be pulled through rigid conduit and landed on 2 pole 30 amp breakers. Nema 6 - 30 outlets will be installed on the weatherproof boxes. SJ cord will be installed on the cabin | — | Larry C. McCrae Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 445 N 42ND 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 320 N HOLLY 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 3846 HAVERFORD AVE | 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace (2) existing furnaces and (2) AC units only, in like and kind. (1) furnace and AC unit for each dwelling, using existing ductwork. | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 324 N HOLLY 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4101 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide labor & material to install all SSI supplied devices, modules, relays, bell, pulls & Control panel for Cybercat 50 Preaction System as per drawing and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4115 BARING 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4418 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3859 WARREN 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 428 N HOLLY 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4144 ASPEN ST | AlterationsLateral seal for full demolition. | — | KENNETH DIXON | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3801 SPRUCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2)-STORY ADDITION WITH A LOWER LEVEL; FOR CONTINUED USE AS AN EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT, WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES AND TWELVE (12) ACCESSORY CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES LOCATED ALONG AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 328 N HOLLY 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001671 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4229 OTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH A BASEMENT, ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF R2 OCCUPANCY (4 DWELLING UNITS). IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 4 | Philadelphia Modern Build Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4242 W STILES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 1" WATER SERVICE. | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 307 N 41ST 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace (2) existing furnaces and (2) AC units only, in like and kind. (1) furnace and AC unit for each dwelling, using existing ductwork. | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 740 N 37TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19104 |