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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 22, 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 22, 2026 | 7506R CHELWYNDE AVE |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | New ConstructionLow Voltage Cable installation for cameras and access control. | — | Battaglia | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 721 S 60TH 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. Install 95% HVAC System, ductwork, and 16 registers | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2317 SOUTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the side to an existing attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | SNOW DEVELOPMENT | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1102-48 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling Track Lighting with EMT NEC 2020 | — | ANGELO L SUAREZ | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7810 TEMPLE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1006 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsPiping and instlling (6) water cloests, (6) lavs, (3) bathtubs, (2)kitchen sink, (1) storm drain, (2) washing machines, (1) hub drain (2) washing machines (2) water heaters | — | Michael Jen | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1221 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install replacement 40 circuit panel (no increase in service size). Wire and install the following circuit types and sizes, 6 15 amp arc fault, 2 15 amp dual function, 1 15 amp single pole, 5 20 amp arc fault, 10 20 amp dual function, 9 20 amp single pole, 2 20 amp double pole, 3 30 amp 2-wire, 1 30 amp 3 wire, 2 40 amp 3-wire. Wire and install floor heat thermostat locations, bathroom exhaust fans, and smoke detectors. Wire and install outlets and devices throughout. Wire and inst | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 406 S VAN PELT ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 200A Underground Service Replacement. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 12401 MCNULTY RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | — | THE RC CO INC | C | 19154 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1822 FULMER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR REAR AND ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR (MAIN STRUCTURE) ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE AND RECTION OF ONE ACCESSORY STORAGE SHED ON REAR YARD. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | ANDI VELIU | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. SIGN ACCESSORY TO A WAREHOUSE. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5800 CITY AVE | 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE 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 | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1614-20 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAmend Permit to include full building scope of work. Install new 1600 amp service, (2) 400 amp services,34 gang meter bank. Wiring throughout common areas, (32) units and core wiring for (3) commercial spaces. Provide wiring for mechanical and hvac equipment. Install a new fire alarm system throughout. Install rescue assistance system ,mag releases for door holders. as per APPROVED DRAWINGS -2017 nec & 2016 nfpa-72. ** NO FIRE PUMP ON THIS PROJECT. | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3211-27 CEDAR ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000259: Plumbing installed to the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919(Philadelphia Single Stack/venting System) Fixture replacement. All piping to be metallic | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1517 S 30TH 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. Installation of new HVAC system consisting of one 2.5-ton A/C system, new ductwork, seven (7) supply/return diffusers/registers, and 72,000 BTU warm-air furnace. | — | MORELOS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 105 N MOLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL APPROVAL-All windows and doors to be installed according to Historical Commission window approvals No stucco on front facade. Masonry repointing sample required for final approval. Window and door shop drawings required for final approval. No alterations to roof. **SEE PHC APPROVAL** For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Sepa | — | WJH CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 263 NANDINA TER | Addition and/or AlterationInterior minor alternation to an existing 2 family dwelling as per plans. fire separation shall be maintained between dwelling units, and common areas. no structural work. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3060 N ORIANNA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF GRDs AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-005061 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1214 ARCH ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3815 BROOKVIEW RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND DECK ON AN EXISTIING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Constantine Brothers Contracting LLC | 19154 |