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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1545 S RINGGOLD ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1519 S LECOUNT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC |
| 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2248 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2117 EARP ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2533 KIMBALL ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 kitchen sink & 1 shower/tub. | — | JOSEPH M VONA INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1316 S CAPITOL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | An Chlann General Contracting | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1719-27 WASHINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER SIGNS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | MCT Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1339 S 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION OF THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY STRUCTURE, REFLECTING CURRENT INTERIOR CONDITIONS AND LAYOUT. NO NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATIONS, OR CHANGES TO THE EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT, OCCUPANCY, USE, OR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS ARE PROPOSED. DETAISL PER PLAN. NO STRUCTRAL WORK. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1514 MANTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY WITH NEW BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN. NEW PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, ANDHVAC. NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. NEW FINISH FLOORING. ALL EXISTING FRAMING AND EXTERIOR WALLS TO REMAIN. NO EXCAVATION IN THE BASEMENT. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | BYLIS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2225 BAINBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON 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 PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | CENTER CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1515 S CLEVELAND 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. 2.5 TON heat pump, 2.5-ton air handler. Condensers will be installed in the back of the house. 10 Registers/Diffusers to be installed. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1225 S 21ST 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2429 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a third-floor addition, and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 500-40 S 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | TRUSKEY INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1401 S PATTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012265 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1239 S 21ST 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 | — | B-WORLD ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2617-25 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Wholesale Sales and Distribution; Limited Industrial | — | LAW OFFICE OF ZHEN H JIN LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1133 S 23RD 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 | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 516 S 17TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1322 S 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1902 KIMBALL 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1004 S 20TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006781 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |