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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 2101-07 N BROAD ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-021163- FORTHE STRUCTURAL REPAIR OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTIG STUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. 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-2025-021163. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MON | 1 | JKF Construction Services LLC | C |
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| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1248 N HOWARD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-003399 TO REPAIR UNSAFE REAR AND FRONT EXTERIOR WALLS AND PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR JOISTS AND ROOF JOISTS AT THE REAR (LESS THAN 2/3RD OF EXISTING JOISTS TO BE REPLACED) AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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 ADDR | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1504 N PHILIP 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 18, 2026 | 174 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsTo install 21 fixtures, including water & sanitary lines from the mains, for 7 water closets, 6 lavatories, 1 urinal, 1 bottle filler, 3 floor drains, 2 water heaters and 1 kitchen sink. | — | NAGEL LAVIN INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1838 MASCHER ST | New ConstructionErection of a four-story single-family dwelling. excavations have already been approved under SP-2023-001188 for the entire site (moved to 1845 N HANCOCK ST, the parcel for the common element). details as shwon on the plan. | 1 | CENTER CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1920 MUTTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011187 | — | Dalton Capital LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1941 MUTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2025-009754 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2111 N PHILIP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2022 N DARIEN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-008900 | 1 | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1620 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007902 | — | RUSSELL BAYSMORE | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009751 | — | Ronny’s HVAC service LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1327-31 N 5TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-029967 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALL AND FRAMING 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 PLANS | 1 | Bridge One Construction, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 434 DIAMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004062 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1837 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002348 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2059 GERMANTOWN AVE | 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 5 SPRINKLER HEADS | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1841 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002373 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1441 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. 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 SPACES. 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 | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1839 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002369 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap; fai | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1843 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002378 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1304 N RANDOLPH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service with new copper water service | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1839 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING (BLDG 2 - UNIT 3) WITH 2" SERVICE OFF A 4" PRIVATE SITE FEED FROM RISER LOCATED AT 166 W BERKS ST AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RISER AND BACKFLOW INSTALLATION SEE BLDG 1 UNIT D1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING WAREHOUSE TO CREATE 2 COMMERRCIAL SPACES. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1620 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | AMERICAN HOME CONCEPTS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD 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. 92% 100K BTU furnace, 4 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19122 |