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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4320-22 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A CHILDCARE CENTER (GROUP E), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED (INCLUDING MEP WORK) AS ACKNOWLEDGED IN THE APPLICANT RESPONSE LET | — | MAHARI BAILEY | C | 19140 |
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| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4533 N UBER 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3301 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3309 MUTTER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3762 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002872 | — | NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002873 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3737 N 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002873 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3762 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002872 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 532 W CORNWALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB IN.. | — | IAN JONAS & SON PLUMBING & HEATING | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3762 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002872 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002873 | — | NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4111 N FRANKLIN ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1832-34 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 145 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Wayman Fire | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3512 GERMANTOWN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)For the Documentation of a Certificate of Occupancy for Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Convenience Sales; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries at 1st floor only. *****************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *************************************** | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3612 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a stair lift with accommodating site work to help home owner get in and out of home with ease. No other work included. existing single family attached structure | — | JEMILEX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1710 W JUNIATA 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3211 N RANDOLPH ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet & 1 hot water heater. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3211 N RANDOLPH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 200 AMP service, rewire light fixtures, outlets, switches, water heater & smoke detector. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3739 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3441 N 16TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-009828 | 2 | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3656 N MARVINE ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 4604 OLD YORK RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Steven Birton | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1414 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRelocating existing lighting from existing circuits, replacing old devices (switches) with new (No additional branch circuits pulled). NEC 2020. Using the Existing Penetrations and Route wiring solely through existing wall sleeves, or chase openings without creating new wall or floor slab openings. No Wall Demolition. Mount new surface-mounted electrical enclosures and lighting directly without constructing new partition walls or soffits. | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | C | 19140 |