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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 860 N 44TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1511 GREEN ST |
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| 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. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| Aubri Construction LLC |
| C |
| 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1251 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation and structural repair for existing 2 story single family residential building, details as shown in the plan | — | Sammy Construction LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1918 E LEHIGH 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. | — | Refail Tota | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4526 N 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ANDI VELIU | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install thirty-six (36) Category 6 plenum cables to various workstations in the space from existing MDF. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3061 ISLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install new disconnect switches, conduit and mounting hardware with new wires. We will install (3) new chargers. We will connect the new chargers to the existing panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 724 N 40TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1382 RIDGE AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-000411 | — | JB CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2418 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LATINI PROPERTY SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5718 W OXFORD 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 | — | East Coast Complete Construction inc | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 218-26 S 11TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 246 N SALFORD ST | AlterationsCurb trap replacement FAI Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH 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 | — | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6243 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall complete fire alarm system per approved drawings : automatic smoke detection & notification appliances in throughout commercial area, low frequency horns in sleeping areas (living rms and bedrooms) ,110v interconnected smoke/CO alarms in apartment. -NOTED : HEAT DETECTOR IN COMMERCIAL BATHROOM- | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | C | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 755 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-001999 | — | Galle Electric LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1234 VAN KIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 329-31 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-092776. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** PERMIT INCLUDES REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 2/3 OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING MEMBERS - DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUIRED IF ANY PORTION OF THE EXTERIOR WALL IS REMOVED AS A RESULT OF THIS PERMIT OR FUTURE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14-305(6)(G) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING COD | 1 | TBC LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 537 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE CHANGED TO A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. 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 2018** | — | Bedri Allaraj | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2202 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-005079 | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets to a commercial space. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2123 N 58TH 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 Total electrical rewiring | — | JUST IT'S ELECTRIC LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 233 N WANAMAKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 200 amp service replacement | — | AMR Service Group | 19139 |