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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2342 E HAROLD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Isa Dalipaj | 19125 | |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1601 COTTMAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4222-24 LANCASTER AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2-1/2 " WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 253 PINE 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. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 873 N 22ND 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. 3 ton heat pump, air handler, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | SUN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (24) SPRINKLER HEADS IN SUITE 102 "BUKA DERM", PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling new underground piping for bathrooms and mechanical room. Installing waste, vent, and water piping above ground for bathrooms and rain water | — | Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5028 N 11TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5407 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2104-06 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS (8'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | SUN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4040 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a commercial restaurant tenant space, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring necessary for a complete and operational fire alarm system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2019 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. | — | Witness Security Solutions LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 100 W MORELAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the following Knob and Tube items (all wires are fished): Primary bedroom: (1) install customer supplied light fixture, (1) install single pole switch, (1) install 3-way switch, (1) install 15 amp AFCI circuit Hall: (1) install 3-way switch Closet: Install receptacle, Closet: (1) Install customer supplied light fixture, Make up room: (1) Install single pole switch, (1) Install customer supplied light fixture, (2) install receptacles, (1) install 15 amp AFCI circuit, Bathroom: (2) Install | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1503 CRESWOOD RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION AN ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Hormigon LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4235 ROMAIN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-016292 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR PORCH PIER PROVIDE SHORING OF PORCH ROOF / FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIO | — | Latson Construction LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 820 PIERCE 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. 92% 40K BTU furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Terra Group Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 530 MOUNTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2532 SOUTH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008091 | — | PENN PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 7600-98 CITY AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002112 | — | NJG Outdoor Management, LLC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 546 LINDLEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1918 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or Alterationbasic interior renovation of a single family home. Installation of new drywall, new kitchen, new bath and finishing of basement as per plans. no structural work. | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4421 N 9TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 201 REX AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-003293 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 753 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-001998 | — | Galle Electric LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1500 S 30TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-003895 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19146 |