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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2920 N TAYLOR ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-074202. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2918, 2922 N. Taylor. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | Raymond Smith | 19132 | |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 913 LOMOND LN |
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| 19128 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1315 E WASHINGTON LN | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-097190- FOR A SIDEWALL REPAIR AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-097190. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEE | 1 | Mark Grimaldi | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4004 MITCHELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire basement only. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Newman Lewis | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5330 KINGSESSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING GROUP R-2 CONDOMINIUM UNIT. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A TEMPORARY DETACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | THE BANNETT GROUP LTD | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2040 S 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1132 SNYDER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 202-10 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | DAVID HORLACHER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2615 E BIRCH 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 furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6046 N NORWOOD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 120 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR RESTAURANT IN SPACE 4 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6004 W OXFORD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6405 GUYER AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3401-03 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | REGINALD LAMAR JONES | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2738 N 5TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | MARANGELLY BURGOS | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2538 N 11TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2033 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICAT | 1 | LESHKO VYACHESLAV | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2845 N 22ND ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3030 TITAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 245 E JOHNSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO A GROUP B GROUP MEDICAL / HEALTH PRACTITIONER OFFICE (BIRTHING CENTER) AT THE 1ST FLOOR. THE 2ND AND 3RD FLOORS ARE TO REMAIN VACANT AND SEALED. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | HiveMind, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH 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 | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19122 |