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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 866 N 40TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. |
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| Christopher Johnson |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY. FIRE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4172 LEIDY AVE | 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19104 |
| 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 | 1009 N 45TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CTs, FAIs & MDs. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002778 | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3737 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4313 LANCASTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE BASEMENT. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install light fixtures, receptacles and associated Hospital Care Facility Cable, conduit and wire per plans and specifications as per approved plans | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 528 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationStorage/Laundry Install and Wire: 3 Fixtures 1 Switch 1 20Amp GFI Outlets circuits washer & Dryer 1 Smoke/Carbon Playroom Install and Wire: 4 4” Recessed LED Lights 1 3-way System 1 4” Recessed LED Light 1 Switch 3 4” Recessed LED 1 Switch 1 Smoke Outlets to Code 1 Closet Light motion sensor 1 3-way system to 1st Floor 1 Light top of stairs Powder Room Install and Wire: 1 Vanity Light 2 Switches 1 Exhaust Fan 1 GFI Garage Install and Wire: | — | L MOORE ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | AlterationsInstall 162 water closets, 162 shower/tubs, 164 lavatories, 147 washing machine boxes, 147 kitchen sinks, 147 dishwashers, 151 indirect wastes, 3 mop sinks, 147 hot water heaters, 10 floor drains, 7 non freeze hose bibbs, 1 back flow preventer, 1 backwater valve, 2 elevator sump pumps, 12 roof drains, 3 sinks, 2 drinking fountains, 2 ejector sump pumps, 2 dog wash basins, 2 hair interceptors and 1 lint interceptor. All work to be perform according to the 2018 PPC and per approved plans. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 668 N 34TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 | — | J JONES ELECTRICAL INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTNG 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 | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 3 STORY MULTI UNIT BUILDING. EACH UNIT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ITS OWN MAIN DRAIN, CURB TRAP, AND FRESH AIR INLETS CONNECTING TO PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE. ONE DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH EACH UNIT HAVING ITS OWN MAIN SHUT OFF. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3200-60 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Polto Print Shop Company | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 760-62 BROOKLYN ST | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4017 BROWN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004748 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | STRADA ARCHITECTURE LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 2" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 222 S 45TH ST | New ConstructionInstall meter bank with 20 Meters for units, and 2 meters for commercial, and house panel. Install all electric panels and switch gear. Wiring and install all lights outlets, and smoke alarms. Wiring for all appliances. Wiring and install all exit and emergency lights. Install all electric disconnects for elevator ,RESCUE ASSISTANCE SYSTEM. Install complete Fire Alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016NFPA-72. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3300 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsCLEAN PIPING FROM (2) GREASE TRAPS, CLEAN GREASE FROM (2) GREASE TRAPS, REMOVE (2) GREASE TRAPS, REPLACE IN-KIND WITH (2) GREASE TRAPS ALL WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND EZ STANDARD | — | Falasca Mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW ELEVATION. ** ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.**IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002778 | — | Amplified Technical Solutions, LLC | C | 19104 |