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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1713 KINSEY ST | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 1000 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY HEATING OIL PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PADEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 |
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| 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE |
| 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. Installation of 2 30,000 btus ,2.5 ton 3 zone mini split non ducted system , the indoor heads are (1) 12kbtu, (2) 9kbtu |
| — |
| Najee Goode |
| 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2721 PLOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1907 GREEN ST | New Construction or Additionsinstall 2" domestic water service, 5" sanitary curb trap, 6" storm curb trap, 4" vents, 5" and 6" house drains | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4223 TERRACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 208 S 60TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5740 DREXEL RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4812 PALETHORP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1830 N NEWKIRK ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 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 23, 2026 | 1527 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 | 3601 WINONA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6388 CASTOR AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Group Child Care | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2117 EARP ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE 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 | 203 W GODFREY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1631 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP B), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHER WORK. ** PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED ON GROUND FLOOR AND BASEMENT** | 1 | Ivan Popko | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009828 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2935 N HICKS 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 | 1530 S 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. REPAIR EXISTING INTERIOR PIPING. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7318 KINGLET PL | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 6.160 kW DC Roof Mount Solar System consisting of 14 Solar Panels and 14 IQ8HC Microinverters as per 2020 NEC. | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2944 ELLA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE STAIR TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 805 S 8TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | ABDELAAL MAHER (GLENWOOD ENGINEERING) | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2540 N 30TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1727 N LAMBERT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2024-012012 | 2 | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2224 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING UNITS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | C | 19145 |