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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5866 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the existing front porch deck per plan. For the installation of a Vertical Platform Lift per manufacturer's standards. A separate permit is required for the associated Electrical work. | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19120 | |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5216 ARLINGTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2182 E HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2001 N MARSTON ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2024-080287. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2003 N. Marston. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5824 PINE 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 the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 7300 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ).STRUCTURAL WORK TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK . 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 IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | P.S HOME CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2044 E MONMOUTH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-026115 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO THE REAR BUILDING PORTION AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-026115. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING T | — | MORHAF A SHIEKYOUSEF | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1129-31 EARL ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ONE (1) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6465 ARDLEIGH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | Brian Kornegay | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4162-64 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service with grounding, (4) 100 amp panels, (1) 200 amp panel, lighting, receptacles, switches, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2020 NEC. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1917 S 29TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3600-90 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL A NEW 4 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY FOR AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSON: Interior only. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4721 WALLACE PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 719 WHARTON ST | Alterations1 kitchen sink, 1 lavatory & 1 water closet. | — | Michael Jen | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3724 STANTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE-STORY REAR ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR REAR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2821 N 6TH ST | 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | Eighteen Hundred Construction LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2322 W FIRTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the legalization of the new basement entry at the front wall. **NO KITCHEN OR SLEEPING ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL. BASEMENT TO BE USED FOR STORAGE AND UTILITIES** | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2909 ELBRIDGE ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR GARAGE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 627 S 49TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation or 400 AMP service interior wiring throughout install fire alarm all work per plans. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1230 S 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4162-64 N MARSHALL ST | Alterations2 half bath water fountain 6 sink at kitchen | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 150 ROUSE BLVD | 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 12 SPRINKLER HEADS | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2002 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a third-floor addition, and or interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. **NO OCCUPYABLE ROOF DECK IS INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT** | — | TBC LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2920 N TAYLOR 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |