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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3256 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4182-90 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING NFPA 13 AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO REPLACE ONE (1) FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. |
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| 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-003860 | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005631 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3243 UNRUH AVE | 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 existing 100 amp service with new 200 amp service per nec | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTIGS TRUCTURE ( SUIT2#2675). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION OF EXOISTING PARTITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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 WOR | 1 | LAKASH CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 515 WILDER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeComplete demolition and reconstruction of existing single-family two-story rear addition, and construction of a new single story first-floor side addition as per approved plan. NTE 38' in height. | — | Reynolds Engineering Company | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND APPLIANCE MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-004294 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Willis Fire Protection | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1908 S BANCROFT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1184 UNITY 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. 60K BTU gas furnace 92% high efficiency, 2.5 ton AC condenser, 8 diffusers, 1 main air return | — | ALEX20 HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 909 S 26TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001912 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3135 S JUNIPER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR OPEN ACCESSORY DECK WITH STAIRS LEADING FROM THE GROUND LEVEL TO THE DECK TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | KEEN BUILDERS LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 621 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002964 | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5700 OXFORD AVE | SignINSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED FREE-STANDING SIGN ON EXISTING SUPPORT POLE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004359 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 301 S BROAD 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 (2) SPRINKLER HEADS IN UNIT 2502 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005632 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 8040 RUGBY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 304 WINTON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001893 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1158 S 12TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT, OR OCCUPIED AREA. | — | LEPORE PROPERTIES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 243 S 13TH 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 14, 2026 | 2402 N 54TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2630 W GIRARD AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING DAY CARE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Plumbing Resolution Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1900 KITTY HAWK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 WITH AN EXISTING BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY & EXISTING FIRE PUMP. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | S A COMUNALE CO INC | C | 19112 |