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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRafter Electric shall apply for a permit upon receipt of executed contract. Rafter Electric shall furnish and install CAT6 Cabling per below: (44) Cubicles. (12) Wireless Access Points. (5) TVs. (2) Copy Machine. (29) Wall drops | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 435 COBBS CREEK PKWY |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2550 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3246R-66 S 61ST ST | Parking OnlyFor the creation of seven surface parking spaces (including one accessible space). Size and location per plan. | — | ZARWIN, BAUM, DEVITO, KAPLAN, SCHAER, & TODDY P.C. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 605 DICKINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP SERVICE, (4) GANG METER MODULE, (4) 100 AMP PANELS & FEEDERS. INSTALL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE COMMON AREAS & (3) UNITS. INSTALL LIGHTS NORMAL & EMERGENCY, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, & 110v INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS. PROVIDE POWER FOR THE HVAC & MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT AS PER 2020 NEC. REPLACE EXISTING FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS NEEDED AS PER 2019 NFPA 72. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 245 HANSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400-amp service, panels, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, and rewire the property as per 2020 NEC code and the approved plan. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 411 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6046 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 505 S 46TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ADDITION OF A ROOF DECK OVER REAR SECOND FLOOR ROOF OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 200 KALOS 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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 | JACKOVIC CONSTRUCTION | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3339 W HUNTINGDON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1601 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING OFFICE SPACES ON THE 11TH THROUGH 16TH FLOORS OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING TO INCLUDE CREATION OF HORIZONTAL EXIT AT 12TH FLOOR LEVEL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | — | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19192 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MEDICAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. ALL MEDICAL GAS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 99 AND WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE QUALIFIED INSTALLER LISTED. | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING DIFFUSERS/ REGISTERS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 335 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or Alteration1. INSTALL TWO (2) NEW RECEPTICALS ON NEW REAR EXTERIOR WALL 2. INSTALL NEW EXTERIOR LIGHT 3. INSTALL NEW CEILING LIGHT 4. INSTALL NEW WALL SWITCH FOR EXTERIOR LIGHT 5. INSTALL NEW WALL SWITCH FOR CEILING LIGHT 6. INSTALL NEW RECEPTICAL ON NEW FRONT EXTERIOR WALL 7. CONNECT NEW RECEPTICALS AND LIGHT TO EXISTING CIRCIUT. 8. CONNECT NEW WIRING TO EXISTING 20 AMP CIRCUIT | — | tota construction llc | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 819 JUDSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE BUILDING. | — | PHILIP PARKINSON | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1848 REED ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. Remove existing stucco at front, side, and rear elevations. Install new vinyl siding over existing sheathing. No sheathing or framing replacement. No structural work. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8201 SHAWNEE ST | New ConstructionResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3600 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF 2-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2018 IBC* | 1 | ALBEAGLE CONSRUCTION CO INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 9536 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all device in kitchen area in kind. Replace light fixture in kitchen area only installing 6 recess and adding under cabinet light (all work will be done thru means of fishing) | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 7500 RUGBY 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6714 MEDIA ST | AlterationsRepair 3/4 water service line - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3100 COTTMAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19149 |