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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2443 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the demolition of all existing structure on the lot For the erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 | |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1323 W CLEMENTINE ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1426 W RUSH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-025176. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 1424 W. Rush. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of 1426 & 1428 W. Rush. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2465 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a new-construction, two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 2929 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReroute 12 conductors in basement only NO NEW WIRING FISHING ONLY | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1360 W SELTZER ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2401 N DOVER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure and site improvements to include a surface parking lot (15 spaces including 3 accessible spaces), bicycle parking (12 spaces), and associated landscape screening. Size and location per plans. | — | MARTIN J EUSTACE III PC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3028 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacing 2 control panels and re-using 2 readers. JCISS to re-use existing wire, power supplies and locks. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2449 N BANCROFT 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 100 amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. dining room and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2108 W TORONTO ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO PARTIALLY COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-088986. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, TEMPORARY ENCLOSURE WALL, MASONRY RESTORATION, JOIST REPLACEMENT AND FRONT PORCH REPAIRS PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT 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 | — | Rories' At Work | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2339 W HAROLD ST | 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2300-04 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPer the executed contract, light fixture replacement and outlet replacement using existing circuits. Per NEC 2017 | — | Kenyatta Steward | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2346 N GRATZ 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 -SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH -INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT) -BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -SECOND FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -COMBO ARC-FAULT / GFCI BREAKER -INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE -INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDIC | — | HOLDER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2421 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 2OO AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3029 N 26TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-090534- FOR THE REPAIR TO A PORTION OF THE REAR FOUNDATION WALL AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-090534. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR R | — | TRI CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2437 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CRAWL SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION. *2021 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2439 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CRAWL SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION. *2021 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2962 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationOrganize existing wiring to the first floor commercial space only. Remove existing Romex wiring. Install six new baseboard heaters. Replace existing 200 amp panel with new panel. Install wiring and devices for the new bathroom. Install new lighting fixtures to the store front sales area. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MARK REDGUARD | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3103 N 32ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove all debris, plaster, and material. Installation of drywall throughout. Installation of new floors, doors, and molding. New paint and new window installation. Interior/exterior renovations of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1515 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 IEBC REVIEW** FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDE | 4 | Shay Argaman | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2962 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1318 W CLEARFIELD ST | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional; Assembly and Entertainment - Event Assembly Activity | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1711 W LIPPINCOTT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story attached structure with a full basement. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2709-11 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCT TO THE 2ND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. FOR USE AS GROUP LIVING PERSONAL CARE HOME . **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC.** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK.** | 1 | TECHNI SYSTEMS INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2323 N 18TH 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 1) Remove existing 100 amp.service cable 2) Install new 100 amp.service entrance cable 3) Install 100 amp.meter socket on exterior wall 4) Reconnect service entrance from meter socket to 100 amp.breaker panel Fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19132 |