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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DWELLING UNITS AND A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE TO INCLUDE A FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A FOUR (4) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-006499 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19130 |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 |
| 2146 GREEN ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATION OF THE REAR FACADE EXTERIOR CLADDING ON A HISTORIC PLACE [SPRING GARDEN DISTRICT-1] AS DESIGNATED BY THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORIC COMMISSION TO MITIGATE WATER INTRUSION. REMOVAL OF EXISTING STUCCO CLADDING ON LEVEL 2 AND 3 OF A PROJECTING BAY STRUCTURE ON THE REAR FACADE. EXISTING BAY TO BE RE-CLAD WITH NEW FIBER-CEMENT SIDING. EXISTING WINDOWS TO REMAIN. EXISTING RAINWATER DRAINAGE SYSTEM (GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS) WILL BE REMOVED AND RE-INSTALLED. AN ADJACENT FLAT SHED ROOF ME |
| — |
| JCLR CONSTRUCTION LLC. |
| 19130 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2915 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 801 N 22ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1540 HAMILTON ST | Lot Line RelocationRelocation of ONE lot line to create TWO lots Parcel A and Parcel B as per approved plan. Parcel A use to remain parking lot. No construction proposed. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1506 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION AND RENOVATION, INCLUDING A THREE (3)-STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING GARAGE STRUCTURE AND TWO (2) ROOF DECKS ACCESSED FROM THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FOURTH FLOOR, AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | JRRL LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1912 GREEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2815 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. New duct work with system hvac installation 92% Gas Furnace 60000btu 3.0ton and AC unit 3.0 ton 13.4Seer | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2917 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Install back water valve at curb trap. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2216 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring with new wiring, outlets, switches, lighting, smoke detectors. Replacing only the electrical panel | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1633-43 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING WITH COMMERCIAL ON FIRST FLOOR AND RESIDENTIAL ABOVE. NEW CONSTRUCTION OF . EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND1" AND 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE FOR DOMESTIC AND COMMERCIAL. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2008 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008375 | — | MICHAEL HUTCHINSON | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2919 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing.. REPLACE BACKWATER VALVE @ CT. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 827 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install new 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2937 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & BACKWATER VALVE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install new 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN 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 (108) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2939 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & BACKWATER VALVE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 927 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | NEXGEN CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2935 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL BACKWATER VALVE ON MAIN DRAIN. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2949 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & BACKWATER VALVE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |