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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3905 KENSINGTON AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED MASONRY ONE-STORY STRUCTURE BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WI | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19124 |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2410 N 15TH ST | AlterationsInstallation of 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks and 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1501 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | INTEGRITY PAINTING AND DESIGN LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 10801-75 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for an 18' and a 6' hood | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1948 ROWAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | MWMT Co. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1810 FERNON 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 Install dedicated lines using wire mold fishing wires | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2129 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW LAYOUT WITHIN EXISTING COLLEGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | KAM SHEET METAL & FAB LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 288 GREENOUGH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING FOR THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.*ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC | 3 | Sammy Construction LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6261 N 17TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2423 N PHILIP ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO IS | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MEDICAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1601 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRafter Electric shall furnish and install CAT6 Cabling per below: (26) Cubicles. (5) Wireless Access Points. (4) TVs. (1) Copy Machine. Rafter Electric shall furnish and install the below at (2) door locations: Door contact Card reader Request to exit sensor Electric strike | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19192 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1135 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 2 high hats 1 gfci outlet and 1 switch using existing circuit in new powder room | — | LCN PARTNERS, INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 346 E WISTER ST | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 87 light fixture, 5 exit, 2 switch, 7 receptacle as per 2017 NEC. Fire Alarm: Install 8 speaker/strobe, 9 smoke detector, 3 pull station, 1 NAC panel as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1626-50 N AMERICAN ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant; Commissaries and Catering Services | — | JOSHUA GRIMES, ESQUIRE | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 537 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-005800 | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3710 FRANKFORD AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. PHDC BSRP Work Order #223778 Vinyl Siding Rear Bay and Lower Part of the Back of the House. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1323 WAKELING ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2410 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 AMP service with a 3 gang meter socket and rewire as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 643 N 22ND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the creation of one (1) roof deck and roof deck access structure of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | JERRY GIALLORETO | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5935 JANNETTE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | JASON WESTON ELECTRICAL LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5600 N 20TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of three (3) statically illuminated wall signs (Sign A, B, & C). Size and location as shown on plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 832 N 46TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water line from footway/curb to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19139 |