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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1911 W THOMPSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001738 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 |
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| B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC |
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| 19130 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6354 SAYBROOK AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1306R N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 10B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5950 HOUGHTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38FT IN HEIGHT) WITH A ROOF TOP DECK ACCESSED BY A PILT HOUSE. | — | AQUAECONOMICS | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003975 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2337 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6627 LEEDS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2635 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHDC Work Order #223855 100 AMP service, 32 space panel, GFCI's, switches, fixtures, outlets, smoke/CO detectors. (FISHING METHOD) | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1310 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 11B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7814 ARDLEIGH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring throughout of the apartments Smoke alarms, outlets, lights switches , 400 amp service 4 gang meter socket Fire alarm . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | ALTIN MATA | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1014 EMILY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8342-52 STATE RD | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3724 STANTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR REAR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3941 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-006884 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 432 W NORRIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000659 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4912 GRISCOM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS FORTY-FOUR (44) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLYSPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TRUSS DRAWING SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 44 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1122 WALNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS - SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AND EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS - TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT ON 1ST FLOOR TO INCLUDE ALL OTHER USES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ********************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *************************** | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 130 SIGEL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1001 S BROAD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PHASE 1 OF HIGH-RISE MIXED USE BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2020-005468) FOR SIX HUNDRED THIRTY (630) DWELLING UNITS. SEE PERMIT CP-2020-005468 FOR APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC* | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4300 MONUMENT RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-FACED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Polto Print Shop Company | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH 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 existing ductwork with new ductwork and 8 diffusers. No new HVAC equipment. | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2150 PALETHORP 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. 3 ton air handler with 10KW backup heat, 2.5 ton heat pump, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1122-30 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |