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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 28, 2026 | 609 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT. 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 NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FAC | 3 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | C | 19133 |
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| Issued Aug 28, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLOOR MOUNTED CONVEYOR SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | DEMATIC CORP | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1418 N NEWKIRK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3708 S HEREFORD LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ELIMINATION OF ACCESSORY OFF-STREET INTERIOR PARKING AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 845 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-002600 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1113 E HORTTER 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 Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002816 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002600 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | Addition and/or AlterationHORIZONTAL CABLING: • Provide labor to install twenty-five (25) flush mount dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install one (1) surface mount single Category 6 wireless access point location. • Provide labor to install sixteen (16) single Category 6 camera locations. These cables will be left unterminated and coiled at teach end for final terminations/connections by others. • Provide labor to install four (4) flush mount in-room dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install fiv | — | BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 60 N EDGEWOOD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JAY EARL D | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002810 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2626 N HOWARD 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 7500 CITY AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-085299- FOR A SIDE WALL REPAIR AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORTAND PLANS. 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-2026-085299. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. T | 1 | QUAN'S CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002813 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 214 SAINT MARKS SQ | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Vehicle Charing Equipment serving a one- or two-family dwelling in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGER (EVC) | — | CARTER BORDEN | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2129 CHESTNUT ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL WITHIN AN EXISTING BASEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. 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.** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** | — | ANTHONY BIDDLE CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4915 LAURENS 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. Replace 2 ton AC condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4272 PARKSIDE AVE | New ConstructionInstall a 1600-amp electrical service system, including wiring and devices as required with forty nine (49) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 400-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the forty eight (48) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacle outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxi | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002812 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1101-53 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1258 N DOVER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002811 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1114 SPRUCE ST | Descriptive/Miscellaneousremove up to 70' of cornice and replicate with copper cornice to match existing profile. | — | — | C | 19107 |