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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5234 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap and main drain, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 210-20 S 25TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2227 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the infill of the party-wall breach on the first floor, and for non load-bearing partitions in the basement level. Separate permits are required for interior alterations on the 1st - 3rd floors, and for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Vich Construction LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4534 ALDINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4240 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a Category III Sunroom at the front of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Harpring Designs, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3331 AMBER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 7245 LINDBERGH BLVD | AlterationsWater distribution repair- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 927 MARLYN RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1846 N VAN PELT ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 635 GERRITT 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 | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1534 S FRONT ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1401 TUDOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 5.22KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | mark g ebner | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1701 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration120 volt 20 amp line for Outdoor roof top unit exhaust | — | Bernis Shelton | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1136 E STAFFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap; fai to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 9238 LEON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's, FAI's & MD's. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3220 N NEWKIRK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012548 | — | JUSTIN SMITH | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 440 MANTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Underfloor Plumbing in 2nd Floor Bathroom with Fixture replacement of (1) Shower (1) Toilet (1) Lav with Pipe Replacement | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4437 FRANKFORD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A GROUP CHILD CARE (GROUP E) - NOT TO EXCEED 12 CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1515 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 IEBC REVIEW** FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDE | 4 | Shay Argaman | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1911-13 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO NON-SEPARATED GROUPS B/M/S-2 ARTIST STUDIOS / ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL AND WHOLESALE SALES & DISTRIBUTION (CRAFT PICKLE MANUFACTURER W/ ACCESSORY SALES). BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | Dabco Collective LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001952 DEMO WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM ON LOWER LEVEL. INSTALL NEW WET SPRINKLER PIPING & HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW FITOUT AND CEILINGS AS PER NFPA 13 AND LOCAL CODES | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 9475-95 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | REMODELING CONCEPTS | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1826 N 27TH ST | AlterationsInstalling 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |