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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 120 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | Jeffrey A Simmons | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 620 N 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — |
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| Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc |
| 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 159-63 LAUREL ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011517 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1230 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH A BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK FOR USE AS A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | INSPO Development Group LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1303 BUTTONWOOD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2) STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE AND A SIX (6) STORY ADDITION ATTACHED TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE, WITH A FINISHED BASEMENT, A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE (FOR MAINTENANCE ACCESS ONLY), AND AN ELEVATOR OVERRIDE; FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (TOTAL OF FORTY-THREE (43) DWELLING UNITS); AND FIFTEEN (15) ACCESSORY CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES LOCATED ALONG AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | LO DESIGN COMPANY LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 444 N 3RD ST | Special Event - Short Term COFOR A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR SPECIAL EVENT (LESS THAN 15 DAYS) AS INDICATED ON PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.**IMC 2021** | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001725 Installing sprinkler system in existing building "G" per NFPA 13 Installing manual wet standpipe system in existing building "G" per NFPA 14 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1300 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR CREATION OF VANILLA BOX SPACE INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF MEZZANINE ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 31-35 W GIRARD AVE | FoundationFOR FOUNDATION WORK ONLY. *SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDING. *SEE SP-2026-000977 FOR EXCAVATION WORK. | — | Moonrise Construction LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL ALL NEW FIRE ALARM DEVICES TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM PANEL AS PER 2019 NFPA 72. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFire alarm alterations all work per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1027 BUTTONWOOD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *********************************** | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1119 N 3RD 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 | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 230 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED FRONT EXTERIOR TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2025-113692. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE CF-2025-113692. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST | — | S.O General Contractors LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1300 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Libraries and Cultural Exhibits; Artist Studios and Artisan Industrial. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1021 N HANCOCK ST | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXISTING STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY A COMBINATION OF HAND-HELD AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-3 | — | DIPLOMAT CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1217-35 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 843 N 4TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 211-15 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationNEW 600 AMP SERVICE NEW SWITCHES, OUTLETS HARDWIRE SMOKE DETECTORS AND NEW FIRE ALARMS PER ELECTRICAL DESIGNER NO FUEL BURNING APPLIANCES IN THE PROPERTY Separate service load calculation and permit are required for tenant fit-out. | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1119 HOPE 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 | — | Nuview Construction LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 832 N ORKNEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationROUGH AND FINISH OF KITCHEN ONLY NEW WIRE LIGHTING OUTLETS SWITCHES ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1050 N HANCOCK ST | AlterationsINTERIOR 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 | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionEZ 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 a 2.5 ton heat pump system, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |