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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 233 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsTO REPLACE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS IN KIND, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK AND OTHER ASSOCIATED MECHANICAL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 |
| 1429 FRANKFORD AVE |
| Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop |
| — |
| — |
| C |
| 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7885 OXFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign, replacement of (1) statically-illuminated freestanding sign, and the documentation of three (3) non-illuminated directional signs. Size and location as shown in applications/plans. | — | MRC ELECTRIC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1404 E SUSQUEHANNA 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. 80K BTU gas furnace 92% high efficiency, 3 ton AC condenser, ductwork repair, added 5 diffusers 1 return on first floor, 1 return on second floor | — | ALEX20 HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 6421 WOODLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH OCCUPANT LOAD LESS THAN 50 (BUSINESS OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4211 OTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, BATHROOM AND CLOTHES DRYER EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2023-006653 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 161 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FANS, MAKEUP AIR SYSTEMS, AND DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | TER-PRO LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2836 KNORR ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew installation 100 amp electric service Meter box electical box ground wire. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 201-11 S BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) MARQUEE SIGN, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN, AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIGNS ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING SCHOOL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN AND ART COMMISSION APPROVAL. | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNew 1.5 Inch Domestic copper line 5 " cast iron sanitary CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN 6 inch cast iron stormwater sewer CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN FAI+ Curbstop | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7918 LEONARD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing the Curb Traps and Fresh Air Inlet | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3762 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 | 2103 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1953 N VAN PELT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2000 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 (BASEMENT & GROUND FLOOR) AND NFPA 13R (ABOVE GROUND LEVEL) THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service meter disconnect, 40 circuit panel, 10 outlets, 8 fixtures | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 122 ELLSWORTH ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3626 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 14, 2026 | 137 MARKLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 438 N 64TH ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap to include fresh air inlet - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2400 TREMONT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MUTILI-FAMILY BUILDING. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005633 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and the documentation of refacing one (1) existing projecting sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1800 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide electrical work for a commercial space, including installation of lighting, branch circuit wiring, and a fire alarm system. Provide all associated wiring, lighting fixtures, receptacle outlets, devices, equipment and overcurrent protection. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2213 MOUNT VERNON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace rainleader cesspool | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19130 |