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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 2613 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR RENOVATION AND ALTERATION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Oscar Sosa | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1138 W HUNTINGDON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — |
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| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 4140 WESTMINSTER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURS 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (NOT TO EXCEED 38 FT. IN HEIGHT). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, EXCAVATION, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE C | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 229 W TABOR RD | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1100 WASHINGTON AVE | Alterationsinstall(1)wc,(1)Lav,(1)washer,(1)hand sink,(1)indirect drain,(1)hot water heater | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 4500 N UBER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1333-37 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring to a retail store/ including lighting, lighting control, exit signs, emergency lighting and receptacle outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliance and HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | ITECH ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1818-28 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate 14 light fixtures. Install 28 light fixture, 2 exit, 14 switch, 30 receptacle, 6 floor receptacle, 4 furniture power. Fire Alarm: Install 8 speaker/strobe.2020 NEC. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1912 S 23RD 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 | — | Danny Vo | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1123 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 two new gas-fired forced-air HVAC systems with new supply and return ductwork. System 1 (downstairs): 80,000 BTU/h 92% AFUE gas furnace with 3-ton split-system AC condenser and matching evaporator coil. System 2 (attic): 60,000 BTU/h 92% AFUE hor | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1210 N 54TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 34 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | TE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 1212 N 54TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of incoming HT service for building Installation of Switchgear and multiple sub panels for branch circuits, apartment feeder panels Installation of Fire alarm ,Fire Pump, Installation of low voltage CCTV, telephone/CATV, door access, intercom Install Generator for emergency power and lighting .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: INSTALL PUBLIC TELEPHONE JACK IN F..C.C , SUPERVISE/MONITOR FIRE PUMP TEST HEADER . **NO EMERGENCY RESPOND | — | RUE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 281 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or AlterationAlteration and conversion of an existing two-story single-family dwelling with basement into a two-family dwelling (duplex). Work includes interior demolition and reconfiguration, new kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry and mechanical facilities, modification of existing stair openings and associated structural floor framing, installation of required fire-rated dwelling unit separations, and replacement of windows and exterior doors. Provide separate dwelling unit entrances and required life | — | Arligi Builders LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2348 E FLETCHER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 847 CORINTHIAN AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Calvin Vannoy | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACKED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESS BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND BALCONIES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 4 | Lapstone LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1324 S BANCROFT ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF A COMBINED ONE-INCH FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3258 N NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4136 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. Motionless in White at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct 31, 2026. Close-prox pyrotechnics, spark and flame units, plus CO2 effects. 15:00 demo; 20:45-23:00 Main Act. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN ST | New ConstructionInstall wiring for whole building, outlets, lighting, smoke alarms ,fire alarm . new 300A service with 4 meter gang socket .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | DRIJON GJONI | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7334 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 | — | — | 19126 |