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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 869 BRIDGE ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19124 | |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 503 S PHILIP 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 |
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| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1224 W BUTLER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | WAYNE WILLIAMS | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2201 COTTMAN AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007933 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1528-32 W YORK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck (mechanical use only) and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | ABDELAAL MAHER (GLENWOOD ENGINEERING) | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2312 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3041 N 23RD 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 Sep 3, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3213 CLIFFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations only to create two-family dwelling in an existing structure, details as shown on the planes. No structural work. Certificate of Occupancy to be obtained upon completion. | — | Damaris Y Walker | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5407 TENNIS AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP , FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1915-19 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsPERMIT FOR REPAIR/MAINTENANCE OF EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WITH STANDPIPES AND FIRE PUMP. WORK TO INCLUDE INSTALL A NEW 8 INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, A NEW FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 IN AN EXISTING FIRE PUMP ROOM, AND REPLACEMENT/REPAIR OF COMPONENTS AS PER THE APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4402 HURLEY ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-072762. 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 4400, 4404 Hurley. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 421 DALY ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002754 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6201 GARDENIA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2463 JASPER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN | — | Strobe Architecture Studio LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1932 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 642 N 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with three (3) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) 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 to | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 127 N MOLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | AVLV Development LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 565 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY AT THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** ELECTRICAL WORK TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF LIGHTING, RECEPTACLES, AND PROVIDE SERVICE TO EQUIPMENT AS PER 2017 NEC. SERVICE IS EXISTING. INSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72.** PLUMBING WORK SHALL INCLUDE INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATE | 1 | Van Nguyen | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 844 N STILLMAN ST | AlterationsHT and FAI and HD replacement - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1852 S TAYLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE SECTION OF MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1630 PAGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1133 WAVERLY ST | AlterationsReplace main drain and curb trap, install FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1308 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire kitchen and bathroom with GFI receptacles, approximately (15) recessed lights and approximately (8) switches per code. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | 19148 |