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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH 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 | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19122 | |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 |
| 2000 N FRONT ST |
| Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop |
| — |
| Toner Law Group, PLLC |
| C |
| 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1837 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING (BLDG 2 - UNIT 4) WITH 2" SERVICE OFF A 4" PRIVATE SITE FEED FROM RISER LOCATED AT 166 W BERKS ST AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RISER AND BACKFLOW INSTALLATION SEE BLDG 1 UNIT D1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2035 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE | 1 | LESHKO VYACHESLAV | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2033 N LAWRENCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICAT | 1 | LESHKO VYACHESLAV | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 175 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING GARAGE ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Nuview Construction LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1841 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING (BLDG 2 - UNIT 2) WITH 2" SERVICE OFF A 4" PRIVATE SITE FEED FROM RISER LOCATED AT 166 W BERKS ST AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RISER AND BACKFLOW INSTALLATION SEE BLDG 1 UNIT D1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 434 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER WORK (NFPA 13D MINIMUM). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O, SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 2 | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 174 W BERKS ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 612 DIAMOND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ALFA ENGINEERING INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 102-06 W BERKS ST | 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | WCD CONSTRUCTION | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 632 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4 water service | — | Austin Batenga | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2051 N 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets, switches and fixtures--fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 2041 N 8TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING PREPARED FOOD SHOP. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | SPIRO NACO | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 176 MASTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD 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 | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1920 MUTTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011187 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2148 N REESE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Olympia Construction LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1932 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2051 N 8TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1923 N MARSHALL ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001758 | — | R&D Realty LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1432 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation and structural repair and facade restoration of an existing single family structure, details per plan. Work includes structural reinforcement of existing floor joists, installation of structural post and anchor assembly, replacement of damaged framing members and subfloor where shown, and repair/ replacement of deteriorated exterior masonry. no change in building use, occupancy, footprint or floor area | — | I&O INNOVATIONS LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1639 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO NON-SEPARATED GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPAREL & ACCESSORIES AND GROUP B PREPARED FOOD SHOP IN SPACE #102. 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. | 1 | Mike Parsell | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2035 N LEITHGOW ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19122 |