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THE INDEX: 161 ▲53 · week of Oct 26 — permits steady, openings soft, deal ledger running hot
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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3826 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5738 CRITTENDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS GROUP B SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AND GROUP R-3 TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 608 VERNON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Dream Home Services, Inc. | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002393 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1224 N 28TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5516 W GODFREY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2021-112280 TO REPAIR COLLAPSING REAR RETAINING WALL AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2021-112280. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 10834 RENNARD ST | New ConstructionInstallation of outdoor 2 rear decks GFCI outlets and 4 lights BY FISHING ONLY. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 811 ADAMS AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE REFACING OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-SIDED FREESTANDING PLYON SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 160 SHURS LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs & MDs. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 330 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGNS, AS FOLLOWS: ONE (1) SINGLE-SIDED “POND LEHOCKY ENTRANCE” SIGN, 18” H X 32’-1 3/4” W, ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION; AND ONE (1) SINGLE-SIDED “POND LEHOCKY ENTRANCE” SIGN, 18” H X 32’-1 3/4” W, ON THE EAST ELEVATION, AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4800-02 WOODLAND AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 206 S 60TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2000 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | — |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4538 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 927 E MOYAMENSING AVE | AlterationsInstalling 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub & 1 laundry outlet. | — | JOSEPH M VONA INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO INFILL THE GARAGE DOOR OPENING REAR. FINISH THE BASEMENT. SISTER THE 2ND FLOOR REAR WALL STUD. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | T-B Contractor Co. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4524 FERNHILL RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1128 S FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5018 N 10TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR BREAK IN MAIN STORM DRAIN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 239 E SEDGWICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD FOUNDATION TO CURB. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 906 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationAddition of one 20 amp circuit for exterior signage as per 2020 NEC. | — | Rameses Lee | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3600 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NEW EXTERIOR, INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED "MIDDLEMAN CENTER" BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, ONE (1) ON THE NORTH ELEVATION AND ONE (1) ON THE SOUTH ELEVATION, EACH APPROX. 1,731.1 SF, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED STRUCTURAL SUPPORTS AND ATTACHMENTS TO THE EXISTING BUILDING, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING SIGNAGE TO REMAIN. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. NO OTHER WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2012-14 CHESTNUT ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 4" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19103 |