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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1008 DELRAY ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Rem | — | — | 19116 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2941 N SYDENHAM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure for use as one-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5201 UMBRIA ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AND ONSITE UTILITY SERVICES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2455 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | David R Smith | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 630-38 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1529 S LECOUNT 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. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 8419 TORRESDALE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3922 MELON ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE- STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13D MIN. ** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE | 2 | ALBEAGLE CONSRUCTION CO INC | 19104 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2529 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 10 Roof Mounted Solar Panels - 4.300 kW DC .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC. | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010357 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2839 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstall basement bathroom, no other work included. single family dwelling. | — | William Klotz | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6123 HAWTHORNE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO REMOVE TWO (2) GARAGE DOOR OPENINGS AND REPLACE WITH AN EXTERIOR WALL TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO ACCOMMODATE THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL OF 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. | — | BABYLON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 363 LEVERINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED STUCCO AND CORNICE TO RESOLVE CF-2026-101819. 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-2026-101819. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMI | 1 | J & C SERVICES LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3843 HAMILTON ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENT BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 4" 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 | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2529 N GRATZ ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1942 69TH AVE | Alterations- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GEORGE BANGURA | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionInstallation of the new 400 amp electrical service, fire alarm and new wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke alarms as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC . | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7302 CRESHEIM RD | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-005571 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION OF EXISTING FOUNDATIONS IN BUILDINGS A, B, AND D AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 600-02 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Sanhuai Lu | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5715 VIRGINIAN RD | 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. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19141 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1210 E COLUMBIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2530 E DAUPHIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2202 E SOMERSET ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR GENERAL EARTH DISTURBANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ON-SITE UTILITIES (STORM AND SANITARY SEWERS AND DOMESTIC WATER SERVICES) FOR PHASE 2 DEVELOPMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING WORK. **2021 IBC REVIEW** | — | Salamone Group Corporation | C | 19134 |