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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsReplace plumbing fixtures, new water heater, new drinking fountain | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1405 S PATTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009489 | — |
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| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2682 DEACON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH FRONT PORCH, CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *****************SEPARATE PERMIT FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING OR FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ************************** | 1 | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-015250 | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 8617 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | JENNA A DIETRICH | C | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-015249 | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5603-07 WALNUT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 414 LARKSPUR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6509 LEBANON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1629-37 S 28TH ST | Parking OnlyCreation of sixteen(16) standard parking space and one(1) ADA parking space for total of seventeen (17) accessory parking. | — | RAYMOND F ROLA | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY (BUILDING 'A') SERVING AN EXISTING ACTIVE RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GOLF COURSE) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 9217 EXETER RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1500 SELLERS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1823 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations throughout an existing four-story Single-Family Dwelling. Existing basement with habitable ceiling heights with no bedrooms. No underpinning or undermining the existing or adjacent properties foundations. No additions proposed on this permit. Special inspections required for the infill of "sub-basement as per plans. See associated excavation permit# SP-2026-000974. SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED IF PROPOSING ROOF TOPS UNITS UNDER A SEPERATE MECHANICAL PERMIT | — | PAD LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1210-22 FRANKFORD AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 31 S REDFIELD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1338 E PASSYUNK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2526 S ALDEN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2641 MILLER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-001946 | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | Seer Mechanical, LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 8730 KREWSTOWN RD | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5818 WHITBY AVE | 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 Replace 100 AMP service and panel (no change in service size) Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 614 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. Fishing Only ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5373 GAINOR RD | Addition and/or AlterationCosmetic upgrades throughout. NO structural scope, no change to plumbing or electric systems. Upgraded existing layout existing single family dwelling. details per plan. | — | DAYTON DUNCAN | 19131 |