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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1382 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 600 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 5 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMPS SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE. ONE 200 AMPS SUBPANEL FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ONE 125 AMPS SUBPANEL FOR EACH OF THE 3 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19123 |
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| 1382 RIDGE AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-000411 |
| — |
| QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC |
| C |
| 19123 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 211-15 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsFour toilets, four bathroom sinks, two tubs, two kitchen sinks, two laundries and three hot water heaters. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1037 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000685 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1050 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationADDING A/V DEVICES, MANUAL PULL STATION AND RELOCATING TWO EXISTING MANUAL PULL STATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED FIRE ALARM PANEL AS PER 2019 NFPA 72. DEVICES CONNECTED TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM PANEL IN BUILDING'S MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1022 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1006 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 Wire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke detector 240 vote outlet included hot water heater, ac, dryer, equipment owner supply . | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 831 N 2ND ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001577 Install a NFPA13 wet sprinkler system according to the designed plan. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 444-64 N PERCY 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 | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1019 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR SECOND FLOOR PORTION ACCESSED BY THE REAR THIRD FLOOR. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ***************** | 1 | Structured LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1019 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR SECOND FLOOR PORTION ACCESSED BY THE REAR THIRD FLOOR. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ***************** | 1 | Structured LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1013 MELON ST | ExcavationFOR SITE WORK TO INCLUDE EXCAVATION ONLY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1206 MOUNT VERNON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 709 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY AT FIRST-FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS ALLOWED UNDER THIS PERMIT. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH THE 2021 FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 811 N 7TH ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1121 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 416 BROWN ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009064 | — | Bradley Otto | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 940 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Mezzaroba Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 313-27 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 649 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ****************** | 1 | Steve Mello | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 636 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13D. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *********************************** | 2 | Steve Mello | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 416 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | David Borman | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 844-48 N 4TH ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 831 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1" WATER LINE. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 620 N 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19123 |