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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3628 N 11TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 667 N 11TH ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL OF SITE AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. 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. ** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** **PROJECT INCLUDES UNDERPINNING** |
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| Campos Enterprises LLC |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2419 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | Justin Surentz | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2944 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5636 MALCOLM ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2204 GLENVIEW 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. Install additional feed and return air duct breanch lines. 9 Diffusers/Registers connected to new ductwork. install new lennox70000btu 95% gas furnace 13ser 3ton ac and with ductwork. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6018 KERSHAW ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5929 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install automatic fire alarm system throughout building per APPROVED plans and 2020 NFPA 70 code | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5800 LINDBERGH BLVD | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN METER PIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 811 ADAMS AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE REFACING OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-SIDED FREESTANDING PLYON SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 160 SHURS LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs & MDs. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 330 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2533 KIMBALL ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 kitchen sink & 1 shower/tub. | — | JOSEPH M VONA INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5045 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A CHILD CARE CENTER (E OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS 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 | A&j investments llc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGNS, AS FOLLOWS: ONE (1) SINGLE-SIDED “POND LEHOCKY ENTRANCE” SIGN, 18” H X 32’-1 3/4” W, ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION; AND ONE (1) SINGLE-SIDED “POND LEHOCKY ENTRANCE” SIGN, 18” H X 32’-1 3/4” W, ON THE EAST ELEVATION, AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6538 N BOUVIER 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 Full house re-wire | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4800-02 WOODLAND AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 206 S 60TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2123 BELLEVUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | JAY EARL D | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2000 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | — |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1017 WHARTON ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6163 WOODLAND AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4538 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1501 S 49TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | GVD Construction Group LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 927 E MOYAMENSING AVE | AlterationsInstalling 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub & 1 laundry outlet. | — | JOSEPH M VONA INC | 19147 |