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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2026-001946 | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-001946 | — |
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| MICHAEL A BRADLEY |
| C |
| 19111 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-001946 | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1601 COTTMAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1305 PRINCETON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7885 OXFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign, replacement of (1) statically-illuminated freestanding sign, and the documentation of three (3) non-illuminated directional signs. Size and location as shown in applications/plans. | — | MRC ELECTRIC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 838 MAGEE AVE | AlterationsReplace main sewer line from curb to house HOUSE DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1 SHADY LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | WAYNE WILLIAMS | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 7256 CLARIDGE ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6438 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING RESTAURANT ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | properties creations inc | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6228 ALGON AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 7518-20 WHITAKER AVE | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 435 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY; CO TO DOCUMENT PREVIOUSLY UNCERTIFIED BUILDING) FOR RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 2 | MWMT Co. | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 1327 SAINT VINCENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 10 outlets and 8 lights to existing service panel in the basement. | — | BENG DING | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 706 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 704 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1922 BORBECK AVE | 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 700 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 702 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1207 GILHAM ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service, from curb to foundation wall. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1835 NAPFLE AVE | AlterationsREPLACE EXISTING STORM/SANITARY CURB TRAPS & FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 220 LEVICK ST | Retaining WallFOR THE ERECTION OF RETAINING WALL PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 710 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 708 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1821 COTTMAN AVE | AlterationsInstall drain lines for fixtures, Install water supply lines for fixtures, Install 5 sinks | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19111 |