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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | jessica fernandez | 19132 | |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall panels ,transformer ,all lighting and receptacles. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** |
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| ECHO HOUSE GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC |
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| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 125 S 31ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP B USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION IN SUITE #1100. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 7005 WHEELER ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SINGEL FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) WITH EXISTING 1-CAR GARAGE ACCESSED FROM A SHARED COMMON DRIVEWAY IN THE REAR. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 908 W SELTZER 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 5 diffusers | — | Rories' At Work | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1707 POINT BREEZE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2624 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Public, Civic, and Institutional - Community Center | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4715 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amps service, panels, switches, receptacles, lights fixtures, smoke alarms, 2017 NEC code and per approved plans. All equipment, devices, and wiring installed throughout the property as part of this project shall be new and shall not consist of existing equipment, devices, or wiring. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT.*** | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-001316 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Rufus Brubaker Refrigeration LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1126-36 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002785 | — | CHAMPION ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 5555 BAYNTON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION 625124 FOR REMOVAL/DEMOLITION OF MASONRY FENCE WALL PER PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | Michael D Link | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2300 COTTMAN AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the legalization of an addition to an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Law Office of Henry M. Clinton, LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 565 N 20TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-004647 | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 1123 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alterations to an existing semi-detached structure As per plan. | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 1908 DALLAS 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, AND MILLWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | — | DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 3817 N 19TH ST | Alterationsreplacing ct and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 4644 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY ON THE GROUND FLOOR AND A SFD ABOVE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 (GROUND FLOOR) AND NFPA13D (SECOND FLOOR) TO BE PROVIDED. ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE | 1 | EASTERN MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 222 DELANCEY ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. replacement in-kind, no build down | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING PREPARED FOOD SHOP. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 612 S BAMBREY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE UNDERPINNING AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Praxis Protection LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 5411 WYNDALE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 2041 N 8TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 3230 N 15TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Cellich Fire Protection | C | 19140 |