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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1622-28 N 21ST ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one (1) lot (lot-1) from two (2) existing lots (2106 Nicholas St & 1622-1628 N 21st St). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1449 N ETTING ST |
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| Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS (1449 N ETTING ST & 1451 N ETTING ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. |
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| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2938 W FLORA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR A BUILDING FOOTPRINT REDUCTION PER PLANS. **SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS** **AMENDED AS OF 10/21/2026 FOR AN ADDRESS CHANGE TO REFLECT THE PLAN ADDRESS** | — | A.I. Construction Management LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3003 W GLENWOOD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2938 W FLORA ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-042863- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. WORK TO INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION OF A REAR SHED. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-042863. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I | — | A.I. Construction Management LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2914 TURNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | TODD MILLER | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2740 W CABOT ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard new wiring throughout | — | Armand Parllaku | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2419 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace a bad 4 gang meter socket with new 4 gang meter sock the old meter socket was the same as the one I’m replacing no service just socket | — | AMPTRON LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1830 N 17TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2030 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS OFFICE-BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 4 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2815 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseMedical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2156 N 27TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2137 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE USE OF MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY WITH REAR ACCESSORY STORAGE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 1 | MANO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1621 PAGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationDISTRIBUTION PANEL - 30 SPACE PANEL -INSTALL BATHROOM FIXTURE / EXHAUST FAN -REPAIR JUNCTION BOX -3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT -COMBO ARC-FAULT / GFCI BREAKER -GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE -INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT -SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH -UNDERWRITER INSPECTION -MISC. -PERMIT -fishing wire thru wall PER NEC20 -service size is not increasing | — | HOLDER INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1905 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | ZARWIN, BAUM, DEVITO, KAPLAN, SCHAER, & TODDY P.C. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2000 W NORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN APPLIANCE TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1827 JUDSON ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-090320. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1825, 1829 Judson. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1934 N 32ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | KEITH P SCOTT | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1827 JUDSON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1832 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2525 CECIL B MOORE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a Three story single-family structure as per approved plan, affordable program. NTE 38'in height, rear fence NTE 6' in height. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1838 N BAILEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure (Height NTE 38 Feet) with basement. Rear yard fence (height NTE 6 feet). Size and location per plan. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1735 N DOVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house rewire by fishing. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1747 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1749 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |