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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 | 1329 TITAN ST |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1832 BRUNNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and replacement of the brick facade at the first and second floor levels per plan. | — | P M H ENTERPRISE LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4255 MAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationPer the Historical Commission: No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. relocate service Per approved plans | — | QC ELECTRIC SERVICES LLC | C | 19127 |
| 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 | 1700 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Dana R Forte | C | — |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3029 N 26TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-090534- FOR THE REPAIR TO A PORTION OF THE REAR FOUNDATION WALL AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-090534. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR R | — | TRI CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1701 N 2ND ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | This Land Studio LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 301 W OLNEY AVE | Parking OnlyFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | TIET NGUYEN | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO THE 6TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | JRM Construction Management, New Jersey, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 333 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2033 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemoval of 5 unit meter bank to convert to a single 200 amp metering with 200 amp panel existing risers to be connected to new 200 amp panel grounding as per print | — | Maurice Samuels | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3522 OLD YORK RD | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A REAR DECK AT 2ND FL., ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THIRD FLOOR FOR THE USE OF R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** EXCAVATION WORK DO NOT EXCEED | 3 | TRI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4331 DEXTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to the second floor bathroom per plan. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 29 FARSON ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-116019. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 27 Farson. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1748 N LECOUNT 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 106 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the installation of Star-Bolts per plan and Philadelphia Historic Commission Approval. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2334 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1" Water Service 5" Main Drain %' Curb Trap, 4" Fresh air inlet Installing 18 Fixtures 3 KS 3 Washers 4 Toilets 4 Lavs 4 Shower/Tubs, | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4807 GRISCOM ST | New Construction or Additionsinstallation of 3 hot water heater ,2 kitchen,2 dishwasher ,1 hc restroom at first floor 2 laundry 2 full bathroom | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 891 SANGER ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Davenport Industries LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7810 TEMPLE RD | 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. New 2.5 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2814 N REESE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-131541 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-131541. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND | — | Alshyoukhy Construction, LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 915-23 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all lighting ,receptacles and equipment. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | DANIEL KNOWLES | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2101-17 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationSub Panel replacement for proper termination of circuits w/ surge protection 100A rated sub panel and connections. No wire runs. All work to be done according to 2020 NEC. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4951 MONUMENT RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of Sheetrock, Tile, Flooring and Painting, work includes interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling with partial roof replacement. details per plan. | — | DEAN ADAMS | 19131 |