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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1880 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE THE 18TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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. **IMC 2021** | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 |
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| 2001 MARKET ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (101) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 6TH & 7TH FLOORS |
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| A & S SPRINKLER CO INC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (20) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1610 N 2ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and FAI replacement | — | David R Smith | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1248 N HOWARD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-003399 TO REPAIR UNSAFE REAR AND FRONT EXTERIOR WALLS AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR JOISTS AND ROOF JOISTS AT THE REAR (LESS THAN 2/3RD OF EXISTING JOISTS TO BE REPLACED) AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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 ADDR | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 8600 SEMINOLE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Plumbing work including new piping and fixtures for kitchen, laundry, and powder room | — | SPIGELMYER PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 2800 FOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationData line drops | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 2612 S CAMAC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | David R Smith | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1225 S 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Peter Elsbeck | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 2620 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Rewire single-family home to code. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1022 N LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 2101-07 N BROAD ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-021163- FORTHE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTIG STUCTURE 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-2025-021163. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MON | 1 | JKF Construction Services LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 6503 LANSDOWNE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 4246 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH BOTH NFPA 13 FOR THE COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF 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. | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2740 WILLITS RD | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE 3RD FLOOR . FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R.**MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND EXCAVATION WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CO | 1 | USEPH ABUALI | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 5501 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO HVAC SYSTEM FOR EXISTING MUSEUM TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF AIR HANDLING UNIT AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK IN BASEMENT LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | Controlled Environments, Inc. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2740 WILLITS RD | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH REAR DECK AND A ONE (1) INTERIOR GARAGE PARKING SPACE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. 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 ACCO | 1 | USEPH ABUALI | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 844 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Upgrade service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP. Wire throughout an existing single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per the NEC 2020 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2716 BOUDINOT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP REPLACE FAI | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1318 W CLEARFIELD ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional; Assembly and Entertainment - Event Assembly Activity | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 3255 D ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 4819 N 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Oscar Vladimir Ventura Penalo | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 7135 COTTAGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb Trap and F.A.I | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 3252 RYAN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19136 |