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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3042 N SWANSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install 4 gfci's in kitchen with new light | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 301 RACE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family |
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| 19106 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SPRINKLER HEADS WITHIN AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT SUITE 102 WITH EXISTING FIRE SERVICE AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3230 BELGRADE ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY, MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD ACCESSORY GARAGE BUILDING BY HAND METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AME | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5103 W GIRARD AVE | 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. Replacing boiler only. NO DUCTWORK. | — | Sir Richards Realty | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4g indoor pyro and flame effects. All 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. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1894 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-016124 | — | Ryan Hughes | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4906 ARCH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE TO ADDRESS VIOLATION#CF-2021-047736 FOR REPAIRS TO FRONT PORCH WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2409 N 7TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R, WITH A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5421-23 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 536 E WESTMORELAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system throughout -per approved drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3702 NANTON PL | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement to correct NOD Sanitary and Storm | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3035 N 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single family structure as per approved plan. NTE 38' in height. Affordable program | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1709 W LIPPINCOTT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story attached structure with a full basement. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1934 JOHNSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) PAINT SPRAY BOOTH AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND SPRAY BOOTH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORK. | 1 | Accudraft Paint Booths | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7807 RUGBY ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/REPAIR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit type. | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 126 LOMBARD ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new fire alarm equipment tied into existing building fire alarm. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Joseph Irwin | C | — |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5817 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 245 HANSON ST | Alterations6 FULL BATH,4 KITCHEN,4 LAUNDRY, 4 HOT WATER HEATER | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6917 CRESHEIM RD | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | MONSTER PLUMBING | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3444 PALETHORP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Ht and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7133 GERMANTOWN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1411 N FRAZIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FIXTURES, FURNISHING, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | Innova Construction Group | C | 19131 |