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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 8914-54 FRANKFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMake Safe - To legalize the repairs made to the exterior loading dock wall as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2024-114427. 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-2024-114427. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made | 1 | NORTHWOOD CONSTR CO INC | C | 19136 |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or Alteration FIRE ALARM: No new building fire alarm system scope. As per NFPA 72. ELECTRICAL: Branch: (22) GFCI receptacles; (4) Quad receptacles; . Lighting: Controls: (8) Dimmer switches. Fixtures: (2) 2x2 ; (3) 2x4 ; (18) Downlight; (1) Nightlight; (544) Clean & relamp existing fixture. Security : (9) Cameras; (4) Monitors; All cabling by others. As per APPROVED DRAWINGS -2020 NEC. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2301 S BROAD ST | 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 (29) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 5118 N 12TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007799 | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4900 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A FINANCIAL SERVICES USE IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | AXIS CONSTRUCTION MNGMNT LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-004908 | — | Jim Topley | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1230 S 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace 200 with no service increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in kit. and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New ConstructionInstall service(350KcMil )& meter bank, interior wiring ,fire alarm. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Dunphy Electric LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1601 S 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 360kWac worth of solar inverters and 433.800kWdc worth of roof solar modules, conduit, wiring, ground-level readily-accessible utility disconnect. GP-2026-003235 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4140 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1032 FOSTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb traps and main drains, install FAIs | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5734 FLORENCE AVE | 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 | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2103 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 600 amp service with grounding. Rewire building as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 436 S 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire of property new wiring, devices, switches, replacement of 100 amp main panel, breakers, grounding and bonding. | — | Amplify electrical solutions | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 803 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) STARBOLTS TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | CHRIS NATALINI MASONRY INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-002790 | — | David R Smith | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2223 EMERALD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000908 | — | Affinity One Inc | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 767 S 9TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1131-39 N FRONT ST | Alterationscommercial kitchen pluming with grease trap. All piping must be metallic and installed to the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919(Philadelphia Single Stack/venting System) | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5374 HAZELHURST ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5132 HARLAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsHouse/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap House/Building Fresh Air Inlet Water Distribution | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 131 PINE 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/ | — | Canopy Building Services | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2630 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | AL-KAUN CO | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1479 N WILTON 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 | — | — | 19131 |