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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 303 N BROAD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo SP-2026-000520 ELECTRIC: INSTALL TEMP CONSTRUCTION SERVICE,ELECTRICAL SITE WORK W/ NEW FEEDERS & 800A 100% RATED BREAKER AT EXISTING MDP. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 829 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations |
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| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19138 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6483 ARDLEIGH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 8600 SEMINOLE AVE | Addition and/or Alterationrenovations to an existing single family structure, work to include first-floor kitchen, pantry, mudroom/laundry, breakfast room, and powder room. Includes window replacement in existing window locations in the kitchen and breakfast room. details per plan. | — | Patterson & Kopp LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 450 W DAUPHIN ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004241 | — | ROSCOE COOK | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 5123 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all outlets, switches, and recessed lights | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 610 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-004537 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1616 LATIMER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-003962 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Hightec HVAC, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 5128 WEBSTER 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 | — | UMBRELLA ROOFING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1037 N 3RD ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR EARTH DISTURBANCE AND SITE WORK IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ON-SITE UTILITIES (STORMWATER DRAIN IN THE SHARED DRIVE AISLE) FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT APPROVED PER ZONING PERMIT ZP-2023-002127 AND BUILDING PERMITS RP-2023-009583, RP-2023-009586, RP-2023-009587, AND RP-2023-009588. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. **2018 IBC REVIEW** | — | RIFF ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1366 E HAINES ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION FOR THE USE OF R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING 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 | Homecourt construction llc | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1123-25 S BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REFACEMENT OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Condor Capital Holdco, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2410 W HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACE JOIST AND 1/4"UNDERLAYMENT AT KITCHEN FLOOR, DETAILS PER PLAN. SEE RP-2026-002771 FOR OTHER WORK DETAILS. | — | SURRATT PAINTING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002813 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 544 N 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 3 gang meters with 200 amp 3 gang meter bank with disconnects | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1804 HARRISON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2101-05 E NORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving the commercial space and six (6) dwelling units. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 817 SELMA ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3147 MILLER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009351 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3943 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-002147 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002810 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |