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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 833-35 N 2ND ST |
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| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 833-35 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationWork includes a new 600-amp electrical service, tenant and house distribution panels, branch circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, dedicated equipment circuits, HVAC and water heater power connections, emergency and exit lighting, smoke/CO alarms, and a complete fire alarm system with all associated equipment and devices. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. FUTURE TENANT FIT-OUT WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE PERMIT AND UPDATED SERVICE LOAD CALCULATION. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 915-19 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SUPPLY & INSTALL NEW 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 1022 N LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 447 N 12TH ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1118 SPRING GARDEN ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign accessory to the building use. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1021 N HANCOCK ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | DIPLOMAT CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 329-31 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED JOISTS AND THE REPOINTING OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CF-2026-092746. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-092746. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER TH | 1 | TBC LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1220 BUTTONWOOD 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 | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 444 N 3RD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN ASSEMBLY SPACE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXHIBIT SPACE #101 | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 308 GREEN 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 Increase to 200 amp Main service, wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 329-31 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-092776. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** PERMIT INCLUDES REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 2/3 OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING MEMBERS - DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUIRED IF ANY PORTION OF THE EXTERIOR WALL IS REMOVED AS A RESULT OF THIS PERMIT OR FUTURE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 14-305(6)(G) OF THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING COD | 1 | TBC LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1382 RIDGE AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-000411 | — | JB CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets to a commercial space. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 623 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002965 | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 621 W GIRARD AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002964 | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 161 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FANS, MAKEUP AIR SYSTEMS, AND DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC AND MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | TER-PRO LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1303-09 BUTTONWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF ONE STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Ricco Construction Corp | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 511-19 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A FACADE RESTORATION PER PLANS. **WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER APPROVED PLANS**.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018** | 1 | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 961 1/2 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001187 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2 W GIRARD 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 7 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate new wall and ceiling layouts. | — | Willetts Sprinkler Design, Inc. | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1131-39 N FRONT ST | Alterationscommercial kitchen pluming with grease trap. All piping must be metallic and installed to the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919(Philadelphia Single Stack/venting System) | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 961 1/2 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001187 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1311 BUTTONWOOD ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN ATTACHED TWO-STORY STRUCTURE BY HAND AND HAND HOLD DEVICES. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. *SEPERATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE FOR CLOSURE OF RIGHT OF WAY. *21 DAY POSING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 *A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN MIN. 9 FEET OF BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PR | — | Ricco Construction Corp | C | 19123 |