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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4124-30 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration11 - Receptacles 3 - switches 8 - hanging lights Exit/emergency lighting as required | — | DANIEL STUCATUR | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4140 WESTMINSTER AVE | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. |
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| Oris-Hvac Inc |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1301-59 BELMONT AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)PERMIT FOR CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STRUCTURE. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. NO CONSTRUCTION. COMPLIANCE WITH THE CURRENT FIRE AND PROPERTY, MAINTENANCE REQUIRED. CONTACT THE INSPECTOR TO REQUEST FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE INSPECTION TO OBTAIN FINAL CERTIFICATE. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 17 N 41ST ST | Tank Install/RemovalREMOVE (3) THREE UNDERGORUND TANKS. The removal must comply with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4242 W STILES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* **NO HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN THE BASEMENT** | — | BUILDING POWER INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4142 WESTMINSTER AVE | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical alterations associated with renovations to an existing second-floor central bathing room within an existing skilled nursing facility, including lighting, receptacles, power connections, disconnects, and nurse call devices, with associated branch circuit wiring and connections to existing Panel P1. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3701 MARKET ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-009801 | — | Battaglia | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 407 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT. Complete grounding and bonding, including two ground rods, water service bonding, water meter jumper, and intersystem grounding bar, as required Supply and install surge protector for the whole houseIG Series Remove The old pushmatic water heater disconnect Remove off peak meter arrangements Install new line to | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3600 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED EXTERIOR FLAT WALL SIGN (INDIVIDUAL FACE-LIT CHANNEL LETTERS AND LOGO, APPROXIMATELY 28’-6 9/16” X 1’-6” = 43 SF), ACCESSORY TO A MEDICAL FACILITY, MOUNTED ON THE EXISTING CANOPY ALONG THE NORTH ELEVATION OF THE BUILDING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 768 N DEKALB ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009448 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3655-75 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (1) new sign to existing sign circuit. No new wiring or building permit involved. General permit #GP-2026-006845 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 6” FIRE SERVICE, 6" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14, AND FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1107 UNION ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3748 LANCASTER AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of three (3) statically illuminated wall signs. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 125 S 31ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of electrical wiring devices and new circuit breakers for existing panelboards per 2020 NEC and Electrical Permit drawings dated 8/10/26. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3713 LANCASTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-004318 ALTERATIONS TO CREATE A COFFEE SHOP. 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 | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 768 N DEKALB ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel interior of existing single family attached structure - update light fixtures, bathroom tile, toilet and vanity, flooring. No structural changes. details per plan. | — | Daniel Ace Holdings | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3801 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE TWO-STORY WITH BASEMENT ADDITION TO AN EXISTING HIGHER EDUCATIONAL FACILITY CAFETERIA/DINING HALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEE PERMIT SP-2026-001031 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4323 LARCHWOOD AVE | 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) - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4422 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY FOR TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. 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 IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | FAB RENOVATIONS | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING HEALTHCARE CENTER. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING TWO NEW HORN/STROBES TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 254 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |