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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1844 W SEDGLEY AVE | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse.; Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2206 N VAN PELT ST | City Demolition |
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| MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC |
| 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2315 W HAROLD 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | STEVEN MURAWSKI | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2455 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp service cable & meter socket. ( no increase in service) (3) battery smokes/co, (1) 20 amp lineto 1st fl for single receptacle (Fishing only) PHDC# 225748 | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1844 W SEDGLEY AVE | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse.; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance.; Commercial Vehicle Sales and Rentals.; Commercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance; Personal Vehicle Sales and Rentals. | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2910 W ARIZONA 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2700-34 N BROAD ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH AP/# 640905 AND CF-2026-048099 FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF CATWALK OVER SEPTA TRACK GROUND LEVEL PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLAN | 1 | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2900 N LECOUNT 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2623 N 34TH ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1344 W BOSTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JAY EARL D | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 1409 W MAYFIELD 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2525 N HOLLYWOOD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Mohamed Abdelrahmen | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2814 JUDSON 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1844 W SEDGLEY AVE | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES, CREATING THREE (3) NEW LOTS (PROPOSED PARCELS A, B & C) FROM ONE (1) SEPARATE OPA LOT (1844 W SEDGLEY AVE - OPA#884065501). SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. ** A NEW DEED MUST BE RECORDED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THIS ZONING PERMIT OR ISSUANCE OF A CO ** | — | JENNIFER ELYSE QUINN | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1522 W SERGEANT ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2433 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2459 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2457 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA change The erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2408 N 32ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace 200 amp service cable, meter socket, panel and grounding. Rewire all of building devices | — | Brian Monroe | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2449 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA change The erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3030 N BROAD ST | New Construction or AdditionsInterior plumbing for a 6 story new construction building including: 1 sump pump 1 elevator pump 1 booster pump 32 tubs 32 toilets 32 lavatory 30 electric water heaters with expansion tanks 30 kitchen sinks 30 ice makers 30 washer box 30 manabloc 2 hose bibb 30 floor drains 1 backflow device | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2451 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA change The erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2342 N CARLISLE ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. 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 INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2205 N VAN PELT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- To Demolish and remove the left-side masonry chimney; keep the B-vent in service and Reinstall the B-vent cap as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2026-108032. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-108032. | — | CITY WIDE ROOFING & REMODELING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2431 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |