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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 941 N 48TH 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. Install 2 mini splits. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | JUSTIN SMITH | 19131 | |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 |
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| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| DR BUILDERS 35 LLC |
| C |
| 19149 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1917 S 11TH 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 | — | HAIM H SOLOMON | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-014940 | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2605 REED ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005185 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CV plumbing llc | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1904 E HAZZARD 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | NGUYEN VAN TRAN | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 801 N 19TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-UNIT BUILDING . EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF 4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Andrey Levchenko | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to create two family dwelling in an existing two story structure with basement. details per plan. no structural work. No excavations in the basement. | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1622-50 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install (39) Category 6 Plenum Cables. Install Sound System | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3501 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER MAINS, BRANCH LINES AND HEADS FOR 28TH & 29TH FLOORS OF A NEW HIGH-RISE HOSPITAL BUILDING IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVALS. SEE PERMIT FP-2025-000753 FOR SPRINKLER MAIN, PUMP AND RISER INSTALLATION. ALL WORK TO BE DONE BY A PHILADELPHIA LICENSED FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 138 FARSON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3133 N TAYLOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | MIGUEL UZHO | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2610 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004035 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 716 N PRESTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1327 E MONTGOMERY AVE | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 803 S 8TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2235-51 STEWART ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 130 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | EZ Wall Covering 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1300 S HARMONY ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS (1300 S HARMONY ST & 3524 WHARTON ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5115-39 BELFIELD AVE | Tank Install/Removal**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 1500 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006318 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 603 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY COMBINING USES OF 603 AND 605 E GIRARD THROUGH RECORDED EASEMENT AGREEMENT FOR USE AS CHILD CARE CENTER AND TOTAL FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE BREACH, STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *IEBC 2021* *2ND & 3RD FLOOR PLANS APPROVED UNDER AP#575354 & #576814 (PLANS INCLUDED FOR REFERENCE UNDER THIS APPLICATION NO | 1 | EXCLUSIVE PROPERTY SERVICES INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4499 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install forty-two (42) Cat 6 plenum cables from IDF to data locations on the 1st floor. Furnish and install nineteen (19) Cat 6 plenum cables from IDF to data locations on the 2nd floor. Furnish and install ten (10) Cat 6 plenum cables from IDF to data locations on the 3rd floor. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 137 MARKLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of 1st fl kitchen, replacement of fixtures, installation of 7 switches, 6 outlets, 1 pendant light, under cabinet lighting | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19127 |