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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 3201 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF DRYWALL THROUGHOUT EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************************* | 3 | RUSSELL E BAYSMORE JR | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 2740 W CABOT ST |
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| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repairing/Installing 8 Fixtures 1 HWH 2 Lavs 2 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 1 Shower/tub |
| — |
| THOMAS UHL |
| 19121 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 1453 N 29TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair/Install 11 Fixtures 1 HWH 3 Lavs 3 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 2 Shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2001-17 N 19TH 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 | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1523 W NORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200amp service (amperage stays the same, no upgrade) 3-gang meter and 3 breaker panels. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2154 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REPAIRS TO EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE STAR BOLTS IN FRONT WALL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF REAR PORTION OF STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1846 N VAN PELT ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2048 W OXFORD ST | New ConstructionNew ELECTRICAL Construction of PHA Retail Spaces and PLCB Store New Pad Mounted Transformer Feeding the building. Rescue Assistance System. Fire Alarm ,Low Voltage ,New Lighting , Power for new elevator . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2924 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2004 CECIL B MOORE AVE | New ConstructionInstall temporary on site power and construction trailer for new construction project. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | JOULE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1219 N 31ST 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 all new duct work throughout, new 110k BTU 80% gas fired furnace, new 3.5ton split AC system, new line set, and new 18k single head mini split | — | Out Of A Jam Heating, Air conditioning, Electrical & Fire Alarm | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ANTHONY WEBSTER | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2640 W OXFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1723 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002112 | — | THREE J SOLUTIONS LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2300-44 MASTER ST | Change of UseMedical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2200 JEFFERSON ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED THREE-STORY, MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING (BIN: 1053198) AND AN EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING (BIN: 1046060) BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1315 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1745 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1711 MONUMENT 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* | — | 123 DEVELOPMENT LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2007 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE AND LEVEL III ALTERATION TO CREATE A THREE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. | 1 | Daniel Bermudez | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1453 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | TODD MILLER | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2740 W CABOT ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | TODD MILLER | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 1224 N HOLLYWOOD 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2147 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installation of 5" sanitary, 6" storm building trap, Installation of 1" water service Installation of backflow prevention device | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2340 CECIL B MOORE AVE | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, PLEASE CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19121 |