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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1444 N 2ND ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19122 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 |
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| 906 S FAIRHILL ST |
| EZ Masonry Facade 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 |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 800 RENNARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring will be fished or in pipe. Front exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Feed the switch at the knee wall by the interior entry stairwell, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via PVC pipe, GFI with outdoor Wire and install an exterior box and cover via PVC pipe to the 2nd desired location to the right of the front exterior window, Rear exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via p | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2119 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alteration to an existing 2-story single family house | — | PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 758 BROOKLYN ST | Major DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED TWO-STORY, WOOD FRAMING, MASONRY AND WOOD RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE A | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 25 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO EXISTING SCUM COLLECTION AND CONCENTRATION FACILITY (BUILDING ID #1480063) AT THE SOUTHEAST WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, OWNED AND OPERATED BY PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | C & H Industrial Services Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6546 N UBER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2534 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or AlterationFinal 100-amp service addition alteration to single family dwelling unit, includes interior wiring that requires no structural modifications. The service size is staying the same as the original 100-amp service that was in place and existing. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | Garofalo Electric LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 810 N HANCOCK ST | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 826 WYNNEWOOD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Install 1" domestic, 6"storm and 5"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1143 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007364 | — | ANTHONY CASILE | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS 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 THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1830 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: 1830 Rittenhouse Sq is listed on the Philadelphia | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2216 MOUNT VERNON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5415-49 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MAIN DRAIN. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001777 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH 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 | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3616 BANDON DR | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19154 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1105 N HANCOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6132 VANDIKE 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2019 FERNON ST | New ConstructionNew construction of three story structure with roof deck and roof access structure to use as single family dwelling, details per plan. building height not to exeed 38 feet | 1 | BJG & Associates LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS 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 THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit, as per PHC | — | — | C | 19130 |