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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 | |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST |
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| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** |
| — |
| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000929 | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012889 | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1535 SARATOGA PL | 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000929 | — | AFFINITY CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 930 TURNER 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1719 MASCHER 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 30 space panel, grounding and bonding, surge protection device, 240v water heater circuit. EMT Conduit protection. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and Executed Contract. ***FISH ONLY PER NEC 2020*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012889 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1619 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal of the existing stucco, replacement of the exterior wall sheathing, and replacement of the exterior wall covering with fiber cement siding per plan. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD FROM CT TO INSIDE OF BUILDING. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A REAR THIRD FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING | 4 | AFFINITY CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1444 N 2ND ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1508-14 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE VERTICAL ADDITION AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH MEZZANINES FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACES (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 39 | Icon Remodeling LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete residential electrical rough-in and finish wiring per approved plans. 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom , Install new branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting, bathroom GFCI circuits, AFCI/GFCI protection, bathroom exhaust fan wiring, exterior lighting, and hardwired interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Test and label all completed circuits for final electrical inspection. | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 320-24 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a two-story addition at the rear on an existing semi-detached structure. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | LATAURO BUILDERS LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 175 MASTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1701 N 2ND ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | This Land Studio LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1501-25 N AMERICAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 6 existing upright heads to maintain proper coverage | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1525 N AMERICAN ST | Addition and/or Alterations**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. | — | MATT ECKERT | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1911-13 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO NON-SEPARATED GROUPS B/M/S-2 ARTIST STUDIOS / ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL AND WHOLESALE SALES & DISTRIBUTION (CRAFT PICKLE MANUFACTURER W/ ACCESSORY SALES). 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. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | Dabco Collective LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1815 MUTTER 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1610 N 2ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and FAI replacement | — | David R Smith | 19122 |