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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE |
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| 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4524 FERNHILL RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 135 N HOBART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. Motionless in White at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct 31, 2026. Close-prox pyrotechnics, spark and flame units, plus CO2 effects. 15:00 demo; 20:45-23:00 Main Act. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. **** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN ST | New ConstructionInstall wiring for whole building, outlets, lighting, smoke alarms ,fire alarm . new 300A service with 4 meter gang socket .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | DRIJON GJONI | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY 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 | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1128 S FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5018 N 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR BREAK IN MAIN STORM DRAIN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1008 DELRAY ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Rem | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2941 N SYDENHAM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure for use as one-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 239 E SEDGWICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD FOUNDATION TO CURB. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 906 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationAddition of one 20 amp circuit for exterior signage as per 2020 NEC. | — | Rameses Lee | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5201 UMBRIA ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AND ONSITE UTILITY SERVICES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2455 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | David R Smith | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 630-38 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1529 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 8419 TORRESDALE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3600 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NEW EXTERIOR, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED "MIDDLEMAN CENTER" BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, ONE (1) ON THE NORTH ELEVATION AND ONE (1) ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION, EACH APPROX. 1,731.1 SF, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING SIGNAGE TO REMAIN. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. NO OTHER WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3922 MELON ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE- STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13D MIN. ** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE | 2 | ALBEAGLE CONSRUCTION CO INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2012-14 CHESTNUT ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 4" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2529 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 10 Roof Mounted Solar Panels - 4.300 kW DC .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC. | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7302 CRESHEIM RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL WORK ONLY TO STABLILIZE EXISTING FOUNDATIONS. WORK INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF PUSH-PIERS AND SMARTJACKS AT THE BASEMENT LEVELS OF BUILDINGS A, B, AND D IN AN EXISTING GROUP R-2 CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. | 3 | Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc. | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010357 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19127 |