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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 400 SENTNER ST | Lot Line RelocationFor a lot adjustment of two lots (400 and 412 Sentner St) into two proposed parcels (Parcel D and Parcel E). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3116 N 35TH 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 from 100 amp to 200 amp service, increasing and rewire |
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| BYNUM MICHAEL S |
| 19132 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2200 S 25TH ST | General Earth Disturbance ONLYSITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH STORMWATER BASIN AND UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | Brandywine Stormwater LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4715 PEARSON AVE | 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. 5-ton HVAC system to serve the new addition, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 26 W SHARPNACK 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 | — | jc home & construction management LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3401-03 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 8.5' TYPE I KITCHEN HOOD INSTALLTION. **ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER PLAN ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, PLEASE CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK.** IMC 2021** | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2639 S 58TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | DKM MECHANCIAL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 755 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION*2021 IMC* | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2351 MCCLELLAN 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 | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1213 S 49TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1312 N WANAMAKER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3014 WHARTON ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1804 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations of an existing single family dwelling to include new drywall and partitions and stairway framing changes per submitted plan. | — | IK1 group llc | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2022 N DARIEN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-008900 | 1 | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004963 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2026 S CECIL ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009473 | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004036 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING TOILET ROOMS ON THE 7TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE OFFICE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | — | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 434 DIAMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004062 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1327 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 100AMP PANEL SURFACE MOUNT NO OTHER WORK BEING PERFORMED | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1823 DELANCEY PL | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ISSUANCE OF THIS SITE WORK PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ESTABLISH VESTED RIGHTS TO BUILDING ALTERATIONS OR RELATED PERMITS ON THE PART OF ANY PARTY TO THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. THE OWNER FOR WHICH THIS SITE WORK PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED SHALL PROCEED AT THE OWNER'S RISK WITHOUT ASSURANCE THAT A PERMIT FOR THE ENTIRE ALTERA | 1 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1500 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the Erection of One non-illuminated wall sign and one non-illuminated D/S projecting sign. Size and location as per approved plans. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 548 LINDLEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19120 |