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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 131 PINE ST | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs & 1 kitchen sink. | — | JOSEPH M VONA INC | 19106 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC |
| 19127 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1500 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY DOUBLE-FACED FREESTANDING SIGN AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) EXISTING WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE ZP-2026-008302 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER 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 | 1843 N 17TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. "SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 510 ADDISON CT | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 133-43 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | MARTIN J EUSTACE III PC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1337 S WOODSTOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1545 S RINGGOLD ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1825 E ALBERT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition with third floor setback above an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 200 E CLIVEDEN ST | Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLYLAWFUL OCCUPANCY SIGNS FOR BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR ASSEMBLY SPACES WITHIN EXISTING RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 768 N DEKALB ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009448 | — | Ronny’s HVAC service LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3628 N 11TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 667 N 11TH ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL OF SITE AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** **PROJECT INCLUDES UNDERPINNING** | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2419 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | Justin Surentz | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5636 MALCOLM 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2204 GLENVIEW ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install additional feed and return air duct breanch lines. 9 Diffusers/Registers connected to new ductwork. install new lennox70000btu 95% gas furnace 13ser 3ton ac and with ductwork. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5929 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install automatic fire alarm system throughout building per APPROVED plans and 2020 NFPA 70 code | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6018 KERSHAW ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5800 LINDBERGH BLVD | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN METER PIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2533 KIMBALL ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 kitchen sink & 1 shower/tub. | — | JOSEPH M VONA INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5045 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A CHILD CARE CENTER (E 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. | 1 | A&j investments llc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6538 N BOUVIER ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full house re-wire | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1017 WHARTON 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 6163 WOODLAND AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | C | 19142 |