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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1311 MOORE 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 | — | MICHAIL KRAYZEL | 19148 | |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 |
| 1616 WYNSAM ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 AMP Electrical Service with Main circuit breaker panel and proper Grounding and Bonding. Rewire house throughout. Install lighting, switches and receptacles. Install 120 Volt interconnected Smoke/CO alarms. Install dedicated branch circuit for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor. All work to be performed according to 2020 NEC and per executed contract. |
| — |
| PETER SHKOLNIK |
| 19138 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3517 N 23RD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003642 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3115 WELSH RD | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3330-46 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | G/CM Inc. | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 860 N 44TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400-amp MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN PER NEC 2017 NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM; ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4204 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO A SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Isa Dalipaj | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 12425 BARBARY RD | Alterationssanitary and storm Ht and FAI replacement to correct NOD - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 7230 BRIAR RD | Addition and/or AlterationRear deck addition to an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. No other work included. | — | SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6230 LUDLOW ST | 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 Replace 200 Amp service, no increase. and rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1839 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseArtist Studios and Artisan Industrial.; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 842 PERKIOMEN 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. ELECTRIC HEAT PUMP, AIR HANDLER, DUCTWORK, AND 20 DIFFUSERS | — | K1 MANAGEMENT LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 660-74 N BROAD ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1741 N 26TH ST | AlterationsReplacement of the 5x4 cast iron curb trap and new FAI with new 4" main drain piping going into the property and connecting onto the existing 4" at the front wall. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1927 DALKEITH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-076905. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace 1 block of front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1925, 1929 Dalkeith. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed.4' corral fence across front. | — | MONTICELLO CONTRACTORS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5546-48 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-066196. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION WORK. SEE SR-2026-035689 FOR ASSOCIATED STREETS DEPT. APPROVAL. | 1 | Anvil Stucco Remediation & Restoration | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1920 MUTTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011187 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1925 N 30TH ST | Alterationsnew curb trap and vent new sewer line in new sewer line in basement new combination cesspool new water line from curb into house - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | IAN JONAS & SON PLUMBING & HEATING | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 312 S 49TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationrenovation and expansion of bathroom located in the basement of an existing two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. no other work included. | — | Superb Home Remodeling LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 113 ROSEMAR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1729 S 22ND 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. To install one central heating and A/C (2.5-ton, 1000 CFM) system and ductwork for the existing single family. HVAC unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 8 diffusers | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2929 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsReplacing existing curb trap and fresh air inlet. Installing backwater valve also. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1520-22 KATER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4705 DUFFIELD ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-105877. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4409 Hurley. Insulate and sheath shared wall c/w 4409 Hurley if necessary. Clear both rear yards. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2008 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationMeter socket replacement | — | LIP Electric LLC | C | 19103 |