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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7302 CRESHEIM RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL WORK ONLY TO STABLILIZE EXISTING FOUNDATIONS. WORK INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF PUSH-PIERS AND SMARTJACKS AT THE BASEMENT LEVELS OF BUILDINGS A, B, AND D IN AN EXISTING GROUP R-2 CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. | 3 | Quality 1st Basement Systems, Inc. | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3032 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE MODIFICATION OF AN EXISTING PORCH AND INSTALLATION OF A VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT (VPL) TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | MARX MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4509 N CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL A 100AMP PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT SPACE. INSTALL (6) 20AMP APPLIANCE CIRCUITS FOR KITCHEN & LAUNDRY. REPLACE VARIOUS DFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES & OUTLETS. INSTALL BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE WIRING) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | lec-tron | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5201 UMBRIA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000676 | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 12 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard and the 2020 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19119 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3133 N BROAD ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | GERALD KEVIN SMITH | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2248 N FRONT ST | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 232 W ERIE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD, FRONT RAINLEADER & INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN . | — | Ryan Hughes | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 927 PRATT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2223 EMERALD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000908 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2248 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2229 LATONA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A 1.5 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 | 6700 N 4TH ST | Lot Line RelocationFor a lot adjustment of one lot (6700 N 4TH ST) subdivided into two (2) proposed lots (Parcel 'A' & Parcel 'B'). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | T P WORK INC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | AlterationsINSTALLATION OF VENTS FOR FIXTURES AND SPECIFIED ON APPROVED PLANS. INSTALLATION OF DOMESTIC PIPING CONNECTING TO APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT AS SHOWN ON PLANS. 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 | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4024 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 622 S YEWDALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 214-30 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-131870 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF BRICKS TO EXTERIOR REAR SIDE WALL AS 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 ADDRESSED IN APP | 3 | ANTHONY WEBSTER | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010356 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4400-22 N BROAD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 | 5924 MALVERN AVE | 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 | — | MARK LAWSON | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2123 BELLEVUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | JAY EARL D | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 10834 NANDINA WAY | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | 19116 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 234 STAMPERS ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial Rewire - INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |