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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004532 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 | |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 223 DURAND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS |
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| Cadence Architecture and Design LLC |
| 19119 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2000 N FRONT ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Toner Law Group, PLLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1849 E CORNWALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a wooden landing as well as a straight stair lift at the front entrance of this residence. details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6543 REGENT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Mohamed Abdelrahmen | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3134 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-002904 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 562 HERMAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Rain leader Cesspool in Rear of Home | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1033 FEDERAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure, to include a roof deck and pilot house above the new third floor level. Size and location per plan. | — | J Design and Consultants LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1214 S CLARION 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 10, 2026 | 1513 W TIOGA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB TO METER. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4611 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. 1 - New 1" Water Distrabution, Water box at curb & 1" Valve at front wall in basement. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 661 N 35TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES (TO ENCLOSE ACCESS STAIRS ONLY) WITH ONE (1) ELEVATOR OVERRUN. TO BE USED AS MULTIFAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH SEVEN (7) CLASS 1A BICYCLE SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2 W GIRARD AVE | 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 7 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate new wall and ceiling layouts. | — | Willetts Sprinkler Design, Inc. | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5709 COTTAGE ST | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF FOUR (4) SEPARATE EXISTING STRUCTURES BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3303 OF THE IBC 2021. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQ | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2523 N 17TH 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 install outlets , switches, lights, Gfi's , Smokes And Carbons Throughout | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 27 SLOCUM 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. Remove existing oil boiler and install new 80% gas boiler and expansion tank .NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT ONLY. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2703 PALETHORP 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/ | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1420 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000216 | — | Maurice Samuels | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 106 W SPENCER AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD 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. 92% 100K BTU furnace, 4 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 425 S 42ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5637 N 16TH 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 8215 SAINT MARTINS LN | Addition and/or Alteration2 Basement rewire switches 4 Rewire porcelain lights 4 Replace receptacle to gfi. protected receptacle 1 To disconnect all knob and tubing and old BX and RX as needed. Basement- Move existing 200 amp panels same wall as wiring trough 2 1St.. Fl. rewire switches 3 Rewire 3 way switches 4 Rewire customer supply ceiling or wall lights 10 Rewire receptacle 2 Add arc fault line as needed 2 Outside rewire porch lights 3 2ND. Fl. rewire switches 3 Rewire 3 way switches 3 Rewire customer | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, details as shown in the plan. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3100 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19134 |