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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1942 69TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide light, branch circuit and installation Provide receptacle, branch circ. & installation Provide electric heater connection & branch | — | DAVIS S OWENS GROUP | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1601 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 2 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH ASSOCIATED EXHAUST FAN, MAKEUP AIR SYSTEM, AND DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. |
| C |
| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 9600 STENTON AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYSITEWORK IN EXISTING ARBORETUM FACILITY TO INCLUDE NEW PEDESTRIAN PATH AND TERRACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | FLATIRON BUILDING COMPANY | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 202-10 W RITTENHOUSE SQ | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 44 l.f. on W Rittenhouse Sq. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit SR-2026-036617 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. **** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 315 W CHAMPLOST AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5213 GRAYS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLegalize and correct fire alarm system per submitted sealed plan. All work per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7200 SOMMERS RD | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TO INCLUDE TWO (2) OFF STREET ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING SPACES. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQUIRED. *********************** | 2 | SilverLine Builders LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4218 NEILSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs & FAIs. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1314-18 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 2 INCH WILKINS 975XL3BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY TO AN EXISTING ANTIFREEZE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMLYING PER NFPA 13 PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1429 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000832 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install one hundred eighty seven (187) plenum Category 6 cables from the Server Room to workstations. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2944 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6116 CEDAR AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1729 N LAMBERT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2024-012391 | 2 | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4020 CITY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the removal of four (4) wall signs and installation of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs (E03A & E04A). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4951 MONUMENT RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Rewire all outlets (45) all switches (25), smoke detectors (5) and recess lights (45). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2524 FEDERAL ST | New ConstructionInstall a 300-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 3 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon m | — | DRIJON GJONI | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1637 TITAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7509 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3127 N BANCROFT 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 | 1436 SNYDER AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2221 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 | 5442 WOODLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temporary 100 amp service on lot for new building construction. | — | Brian Monroe | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6700 PECHIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Nazar Plumbing LLC | 19128 |