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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 435 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY; CO TO DOCUMENT PREVIOUSLY UNCERTIFIED BUILDING) FOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 2 | MWMT Co. | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 |
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| 4204 W THOMPSON ST |
| Alterationsreplace curb trap and air fresh inlet - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| Rudjan Tafani |
| 19104 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN SUITE 124 ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR A NEW TENANT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 846 E WOODLAWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH A PENTHOUSE AND ELEVATOR OVERRUN ON THE ROOF. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (TOTAL THIRTY-FIVE (35) DWELLING UNITS, INCLUDING (4) AFFORDABLE UNITS, (5) GREEN ROOF BONUS WITH A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT THE GROUND FLOOR ALONG PRIMARY FRONTAGE FOR A MINIMUM OF 30 FEET; AND TWELVE (12) ACCESSORY CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES LOCATED ALONG AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2446 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair decorative fascia board between first and second floors. ) to resolve case #CF-2025-008895. 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-2025-008895. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this | 1 | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 829 E RITTENHOUSE ST | AlterationsReplace 1/2 water service from the curb to the meter | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-008167 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1822 E HUNTINGDON ST | New Construction or Additions7 Toilets, 7 bathroom Sinks, 6 Tub/showers, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 water heaters, and 1 hose Bibb. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8342-52 STATE RD | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1340-42 ALTER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002790 | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2408 N 32ND 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. Install 2 ductless mini-splits and condensers | — | Hae Young Oh | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1108 WEBSTER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011151 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1750 DORRANCE ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND UNDERPINNING IN THE BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. **SEPARATE PERMIT(S) REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION/ALTERATIONS WORK.** | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE 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 33 Sprinkler Heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1515 S MOLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5216 ARLINGTON 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5720 MCMAHON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing semi-detached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Isai E Cervantes Celis | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 302-12 N 13TH ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesSITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW UTILITY INSTALLATION FOR SCHOOL ADDITION PROJECT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | BENCARDINO EXCAVATING INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5285 JEFFERSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | TUCHAE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4204 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007616 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2200-28 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationKitchen and two bathrooms remodeling. Installation of new circuits as needed, new lights and new devices. All work to comply with 2020 NEC | — | Aleksa Petrovic | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4020 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR A MIXED USE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | ALLEN SPEARMAN | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6620 WOODLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (18'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | ACTIVE CONSTRACTING LLC | C | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8010 BALDWIN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 12613 CHILTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationFishing for 3 dedicated lines in kitchen, Fishing for high heads throughout, replacing all old outlets, switches and devices to new décor outlets, switches and devices up to the 2017 NEC standards. | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19154 |