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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2219 W DAUPHIN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-130810 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR REAR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PL | — | AVERY ENTERPRISES INC | 19132 | |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 |
| 4914 W THOMPSON ST |
| New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS |
| — |
| Christopher Johnson |
| C |
| 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1604 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR FACADE OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. 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. | 1 | NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 225 N 64TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING A 200 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE REPLACING 100AMP EXISTING SERVICE REPLACING DEFECTIVE FIXTURES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES,ETC. INSTALLING (4) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTION | — | lec-tron | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2303 S 7TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | NEW YORK SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2100-20 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-058337 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF LOOSE BRICKS AT THE 21ST STREET ELEVATION AND AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLAN | 1 | CELIO TELLO RIVERA | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4529 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONSTO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002811 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1525 E TULPEHOCKEN 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 outlets, lights and switches,install outlet in kit and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2301 S PERCY ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4017 BROWN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004748 | 2 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1639 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO NON-SEPARATED GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPAREL & ACCESSORIES AND GROUP B PREPARED FOOD SHOP IN SPACE #102. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Mike Parsell | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-002815 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 419 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 5625 WINDSOR 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 100 amp service and panel, 120 ft electric race ways, (5) switch replacement, (4) 15 amperes duplex receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, relocate electrical devices, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, ground fault receptacle, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002816 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 661 N 35TH ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (PARCEL C) FROM TWO (2) ZONING LOTS (PARCEL A: OPA #242163600) & (PARCEL B: OPA #242163500). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2027 BRANDYWINE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006029 | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3152-54 WILLITS RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007048 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4601 TACONY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new switches, receptacles, hardwired smoke detectors, and LED lighting fixtures. Install a new 300-amp service, (4) gang meter socket 100 amp (house) and 125 amp (U1, U2, and U3). Ground and bond the electrical system. Fire alarm: Install a new fire alarm control panel, horns, strobes, smoke detectors, and pull stations All work will be installed per the 2017 NEC. | — | RASHEED MOSS | C | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6647 LINCOLN DR | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 725 PORTER ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 5039 HOMESTEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing semi detached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | properties creations inc | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 44 duplex, 17 quad, 3 GFI's, 3 floor cores, 1 hot water heater, 20 rings and strings. 77 2x2, 9 downlights, 5 wall washers, 3 pendants, 4 sconces and 2 exits as per 2017 NEC. Fire Alarm to be on separate permit. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |