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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 30TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2020-017262 TO REPAIR REAR EXTERIOR WALLS, REAR DAMAGED FLOOR JOISTS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2020-017262. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A | — | Safe Build Pros LLC | 19132 | |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 |
| 3111 W ALLEGHENY AVE |
| General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR THE EARTH DISTURBANCE ASSOCIATED WITH THE PARKING LOT AND PLAYGROUND IMPROVEMENTS PER APPROVED PLAN. |
| — |
| JF Holdings Group INC |
| C |
| 19132 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2418 W YORK ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Removal of tree from cornice and facade of roof line seal and repair opening) to resolve case #CF-2026-127919. 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-2026-127919. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs mad | 1 | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3921 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, REAR DECK AT SECOND FLOOR FOR THE USE OF R2 OCCUPANCY (3 UNITS). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 3 | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2500 N BROAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | HYC ARCHITECT PC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 1311 W SELTZER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace 3/4" water line | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3133 N TAYLOR ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2337 W FIRTH 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3335 W ALLEGHENY AVE | 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. INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT INSTALLING A 100AMP SERVICE COMPLETE WITH OUTSIDE DISCONNECT & PROPER GROUNDING & RELOCATION PANEL TO INSIDE BASEMENT. (NOTE:: NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,OUTLETS,ETC. INSTALLING (5) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) | — | lec-tron | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2647 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | MAXIMUM HVAC LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2606 W SELTZER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-045124. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2604, 2608 W. Seltzer. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2237 N 18TH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3103 N 32ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2955 N HICKS 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/ | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2606 W SELTZER ST | 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2818 N 20TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1304 W AUBURN 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2358 N VAN PELT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2342 N CARLISLE ST | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2455 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp service cable & meter socket. ( no increase in service) (3) battery smokes/co, (1) 20 amp lineto 1st fl for single receptacle (Fishing only) PHDC# 225748 | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2861 N GARNET 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/ | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2206 N VAN PELT ST | 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2910 W ARIZONA 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2206 N VAN PELT ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-108023. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2204, 2208 N. Van Pelt. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1844 W SEDGLEY AVE | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse.; Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | C | 19132 |