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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3523 KENSINGTON AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-010240 All electrical work to be performed as per plans provided. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5500 ANGORA TER | 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/ |
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| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2004 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 518 DICKINSON ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | AMT CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1516 N DARIEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | Vector Solution Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3325-95 FOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical demolition and disposal as required for new work. Furnish and install new complete electrical wiring and systems as required for the new elevator system to function as per 2017 NEC. Provide all core drilling as required for your work. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | DANYELLE PURDIE | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2003 N 33RD ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 122 N WILTON 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 | — | LAJUAN THOMAS FIERS | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1424 N EDGEWOOD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS CF-2026-085323 & CF-2026-087540 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS 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 A | — | INFINITE INDIVIDUAL INVESTMENTS LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a fire Alarm NEC 2017,NFPA 2016 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1711 S HICKS 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 | — | KEVIN LALOR | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 9898 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **IMC 2021** AMENDED AS OF 10/27/2026 TO STAMP PLANS** | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 1715 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | ELECTRON HVAC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 9211 HORATIO RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 4100 OLD YORK RD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 4401 OAKMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 8501 PEMBROOK RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 114 W RUSCOMB 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 6117 GERMANTOWN AVE | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ABSOLUTE PLUMBING AND HEATING INC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 3021 EDGEMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Mohamed Abdelrahmen | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 8109 FRANKFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition above an existing semi-detached structure (not to exceed 55 ft. in height) that includes a roof deck with three pilot houses, and exterior balconies at the 2nd through 5th floor levels. Sizes and location per plan. | — | Ping Architects | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 9860 JEANES ST | Solar Panels and StructureINSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. (A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 25, 2026 | 8011 TEMPLE RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19150 |