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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1441 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACES. 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 | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | C | 19122 |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1880 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 9TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO ALSO INCLUDE A LEVEL i ALTERATION ON THE 12TH AND 15TH FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7600 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | SUSPROS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO DEPARTMENT STORE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL PIPING INSTALLED AND REPLACED IS AS SPECIFIED ON APPROVED PLANS. ALL OTHER PIPING IS EXISITNG. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | JOHN DIPIETRO | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 20-22 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR DUCT WORK REPLACEMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2705 INGRAM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND TWO PRIVATE ROOF DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING OF ADJACENT BUILDING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 4 | GVD Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 530 W GODFREY AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006036 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004361 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 310 WINTON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001899 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 20 N 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATION, ENLARGEMENT OF THE EXISTING WINDOW OPENING AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW STOREFRONT WINDOW ASSEMBLY TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************************** | — | Odd One LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (326) Category 6A Plenum Cables for Data Install Fiber Optic Plenum Cables | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7361 E WALNUT LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 869 E RUSSELL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE TO REMOVAL OF FIXTURES, REPLACEMENT OF FIXTURES, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 808 CHESTNUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-000588 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsTO RELOCATE EXISTING SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMODATE NEW TENANT LAYOUT AS PER NFPA 13 STANDARD AND THE EXISTING BRANCH LINES AND MAIN TO REMAIN. TO INSTALL NEW DOUBLE INTERLOCK PRE-ACTION STAND ALONE SYSTEM TO PROTECT UPS/ MDF ROOM PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 820 PIERCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3466 KENSINGTON AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED LINTELS AND BRICK ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR AND WINDOW TO RESOLVE CF-2026-022726. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-022726. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS | — | AFFINITY CONTRACTORS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 313 WHARTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 245 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN | — | OLKOWSKI KEITH | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5721 SPRUCE 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 replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlets in kit., living room and each bedroom All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1008 W ORLEANS ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE, ONE 200 AMP SUBPANEL FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR 1 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EMERGENCY/EXIT LIGHTING COMBO AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 302 WINTON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001892 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5013 STENTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2607 REED ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-007908 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |