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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4430 LANCASTER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
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| 1114 STATE ST |
| New construction, addition, GFA change** Amendment 10/16/26 to show roof deck setback.** For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. |
| — |
| Founders Row GC, LLC |
| 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1120 STATE ST | New construction, addition, GFA change** Amendment 10/16/26 to show roof deck setback.** For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Founders Row GC, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3521-35 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the addition of three building identification signs, to be placed on the North, East, and West facing facades. Size and location per plan. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4017-27 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO SUBDIVIDE AN EXISTING BI-LEVEL TENANT SPACE (FORMERLY SPACE #2) TO BECOME SPACE #2 AT 1ST FLOOR AND SPACE #4 AT 2ND FLOOR WITH A FIT-OUT AND PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION IN SPACE #4 TO GROUP F-2 ARTIST STUDIO & ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, C | 1 | Built Work LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE LOCATED ON THE 3RD FLOOR LEVEL. ALTERATIONS TO REPLACE EXISTING EQUIPMENT IN CT SCAN ROOM 2 AND UPGRADE TO CLASS 2 IMAGING; ROOM FINISHES TO BE UPGRADED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | TARGET BLDG CONSTRUCTN INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1122 STATE ST | New construction, addition, GFA change** Amendment 10/16/26 to show roof deck setback.** For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Founders Row GC, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3855 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Community Center | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4109 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (4) new signs to existing sign circuit. No new wiring or building permit involved. General Permit #GP-2026-004977. | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1126 STATE ST | New construction, addition, GFA change** Amendment 10/16/26 to show roof deck setback.** For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Founders Row GC, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 648 N 39TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWe are planning to install a 8' x 5' concrete pad that will act as the foundation for a vertical platform lift that will raise the participant up to a newly raised wooden landing that will provide flush entryway into the existing single family residence. details per plan. chair lift installations shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004318 | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DUCTWORK ABOVE CEILING IN TANK ROOM FOR THE ADDITION OF HUMINIDY CONTROL TO THE EMBRYOLOGY TANK ROOM. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************* | — | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 517 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 10.35 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3810 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3600 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. New 18" main drain tied into existing 18" main drain New 12" sanitary curb trap, fresh air inlet and building drain | — | MWI Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | FoundationCONSTRUCTION OF FOUNDATIONS ONLY FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING (SEE CP-2026-003636) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | ANTHONY R MASCIERI | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4319 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 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. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES INSTALLING A 100A RATED 20 SPACE SUBPANEL TO EXTEND FROM EXISTING MAIN PANEL. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp disconnect, 200 amp MCB panel, lighting, switches, receptacles, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. ***NOT APPROVED FOR FIRE ALARM*** | — | Truong Ho Contractors, LLC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4250 POWELTON 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3201 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW 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. | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3601-37 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRenovation of an existing laboratory. Install new lighting, receptacles wiring, new electric panel as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | joseph zavislak jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3700-12 SPRUCE ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR A SITEWORK PERMIT PER APPROVED PLANS. PLUMBING WORK TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE WORK. | — | WOLFE SCOTT ASSOCIATES, INC | C | 19104 |