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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 7331 LINDBERGH BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19153 | |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 32-42 BANK ST | Commercial Make Safe Permit**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE SISTERING OF JOIST AND ROOF REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE #CF-2026-080935. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE VIOLATIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIR |
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| 1 |
| C & G CONTRACTING CO INC |
| C |
| 19106 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF 4-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3243 UNRUH AVE | AlterationsReplace rain leader cesspool and 2 feet of drain pipe. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001913 Install new fire suppression system per NFPA 13 | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 920-28 MARKET ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Interface Studio Architects LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall one (1) 225-amp subpanel to supply power to the STEM lab, broadcast room, and podcast room. Provide electrical wiring for lighting fixtures, lighting controls, receptacle outlets, and telecommunications systems serving televisions, computers, data, and telephone equipment. Install branch circuits to supply power to electrical devices and HVAC equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. (No fire alarm system included in the scope of | — | EMMS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3054 N SYDENHAM ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1101 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. **IMC 2021** | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1479 N WILTON 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 Replace 100-amp incoming service with new 200-amp service complete. As per NEC 2020 5 circuits 1st floor 3 light fixtures in basement 3 combo detectors Remove receptacle from floor WIRING IS BY FISHING | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4021 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO FRONT ENTRANCE/FACADE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | HUANGS REPAIRING COMPANY LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2121 MIFFLIN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A ONE-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE (BUILDING 'A') FOR USE AS A MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE FACILITY SERVING AN EXISTING ACTIVE RECREATIONAL FACILITY (GOLF COURSE) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | FIVE STAR INCORPORATED | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4908 ARCH ST | AlterationsRemove and replace two gas and one electric water heater | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Qi Chen | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 541 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. EQUIPMENT 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** | — | Bedri Allaraj | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6704 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding circuit for replacement AC condenser; breaker, wire and disconnect. | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1020 PATTISON 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1513 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring only of an existing single family attached structure. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1829 S 21ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE DEMOLITION OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION OF THE BUILDING AND PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS AT THE TWO-STORY PORTION TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-073986. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-073986. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | — | ANDREW J ROBINSON | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3512 MASCHER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2000 DREER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 201 REX AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-003293 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 2ND AND 4TH FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 406 S VAN PELT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | MC ARCHITECTURAL LLC | 19146 |