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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2100-20 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-058337 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF LOOSE BRICKS AT THE 21ST STREET ELEVATION AND 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 APPROVED PLAN | 1 | CELIO TELLO RIVERA | C | 19132 |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2836 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100 amp service and panel, (21) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (11) switch replacement, (5) ground fault receptacle, (4) fluorescent fixture, (2) new receptacle and circuit, (2) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, dryer circuit 30 amp, close junction box, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3152-54 WILLITS RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007048 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6941 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rewire entire house | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002811 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6401 OGONTZ AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. 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 sh | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | Addition and/or AlterationHORIZONTAL CABLING: • Provide labor to install twenty-five (25) flush mount dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install one (1) surface mount single Category 6 wireless access point location. • Provide labor to install sixteen (16) single Category 6 camera locations. These cables will be left unterminated and coiled at teach end for final terminations/connections by others. • Provide labor to install four (4) flush mount in-room dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install fiv | — | BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-002812 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-002815 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1525 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, lights and switches,install outlet in kit and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 8600 SEMINOLE AVE | Addition and/or Alterationrenovations to an existing single family structure, work to include first-floor kitchen, pantry, mudroom/laundry, breakfast room, and powder room. Includes window replacement in existing window locations in the kitchen and breakfast room. details per plan. | — | Patterson & Kopp LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 801 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionInstall new 3800 amp/208V/3P service from existing PECO -pad-mount transformer with (2) 1600 amp meter banks, (1) fire pump meter and (1) house meter. Install (110) apartment panels rated at 150amps/1P each, (5) house panels. 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 monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 544 N 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 3 gang meters with 200 amp 3 gang meter bank with disconnects | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002815 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1037 N 3RD ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR EARTH DISTURBANCE AND SITE WORK IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ON-SITE UTILITIES (STORMWATER DRAIN IN THE SHARED DRIVE AISLE) FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT APPROVED PER ZONING PERMIT ZP-2023-002127 AND BUILDING PERMITS RP-2023-009583, RP-2023-009586, RP-2023-009587, AND RP-2023-009588. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. **2018 IBC REVIEW** | — | RIFF ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3147 MILLER ST | 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 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1114 SPRUCE ST | Descriptive/Miscellaneousremove up to 70' of cornice and replicate with copper cornice to match existing profile. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1804 HARRISON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2007 GREEN ST | AlterationsReplacement of existing fixtures with new | — | MARC K DANIELS | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 60 N EDGEWOOD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JAY EARL D | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2027 BRANDYWINE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006029 | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |