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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 1025 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | TRENDY CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 |
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| New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE (NO ROOF DECK) FOR USE AS EIGHTEEN (18) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 & INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** |
| 18 |
| PASP LLC |
| C |
| 19138 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 115 FEDERAL 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 13, 2026 | 12 FARSON 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 | — | Shay Argaman | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 6543 REGENT 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 60 N EDGEWOOD 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 812 INVERNESS LN | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009270 | — | Northeast Plumbing & Drain Cleaning LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 3517 N 23RD ST | New ConstructionInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 1723 N 23RD 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Basement unit #1 Install new air handler, add a heat pump at the rear patio, new ductwork, and 3 diffusers. There will be no penetration o | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 1232 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall: (14) lights, (4) switches, (22) receptacles, (1) bathroom fan as per 2017 NEC. | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 4745 A ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 752 HARSHAW ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS IN FRONT FACADE OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | Mark Grimaldi | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 6401 TORRESDALE AVE | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1700 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 16 gallon Captive Aire kitchen fire suppression system & Captive Aire CORE kitchen fire suppression system, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | — |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2708 E SOMERSET ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - 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. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4232 N HICKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1122 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER- GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER WITHIN UNIT "C " AT THE 2ND FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMI | 1 | BLACKSTONE BUILDING GROUP | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 32 E ASHMEAD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1135 E PRICE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002790 | — | David R Smith | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 425 S 42ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsROUGH AND FINISH PLUMBING TO NEW FIXTURES WITH NEW WATER LINES AND DRAINS. 1-BACKFLOW,17-FLOOR DRAINS,4-HOSE BIBS,1-HWH,1-INDIRECT/WASH MACHINE,5-SINKS,11-LAV SINKS,2-WATER COOLERS,2-FLOOR SINKS,2-MOP RECEPTORS,2-SEWER EJECTORS,12-WATER CLOSETS/URINAL | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 5536 WESTFORD RD | Descriptive/MiscellaneousDemolition of existing deck by hand with hand tools with no affect to adjacent properties. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1723 N LECOUNT ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 526 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 13 COVERED BRIDGE PATH | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew rear addition to existing single family structure as per approved plan | — | Hormigon LLC | 19115 |