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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO A PORTION OF THE 33RD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE STRUCTURE. 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 | COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 |
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| 450 W DAUPHIN ST |
| AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004241 |
| — |
| ROSCOE COOK |
| C |
| 19133 |
| 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 | 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 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 34 S SALFORD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-014528 TO REPAIR FRACTURED REAR AND SIDE EXTERIOR WALLS AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-014528. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 STRU | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19139 |
| 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 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002813 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | New ConstructionInstallation of new low voltage burglar alarm system cabling and equipment including CO2 detection, camera system, card reader system, and data/network system. AS PER NEC 2020 | — | H B FRAZER CO PENNA | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19146 |
| 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 | 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 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-002811 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002812 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 893 CARVER 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2205 CORAL 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| 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 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002812 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| 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 |