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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1501 S 49TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECKS FOR SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | GVD Construction Group LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1519 S LECOUNT ST |
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| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN 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 | 135 N HOBART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1700 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. | 1 | Tyco Building Services Corporation | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1313 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace the existing 100-amp electrical service with a new 100-amp electrical service. Install new receptacle outlets, lighting fixtures, and switches. Install new smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Install a new grounding and bonding system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Reid's Electrical Specialist Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (146) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 4442 ALMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" FULL WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1727 S 2ND ST | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3929 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK AND TO INCLUDE THE EXTERIOR WALL COVERING WORK (NO ALTERATIONS OF ANY EXTERIOR WALL) TO AN EXISTING R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING 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 | OKING CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY ONE (1) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 1-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3401 AINSLIE ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). 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. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | Aviron General Contracting LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1622-28 N 21ST ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one (1) lot (lot-1) from two (2) existing lots (2106 Nicholas St & 1622-1628 N 21st St). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 8415 LYONS PL | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 9.45KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | SUNRUN INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2847 N FRANKLIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1206 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation to include demo, new service and distribution, branch power, lighting fixtures/controls, and mechanical hook-ups per submitted plans and 2017 NEC. | — | JANUS ASSOCIATES INC DBA COBRA ELECTRIC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1719-27 WASHINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER SIGNS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | MCT Construction Group LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2304 WATKINS ST | AlterationsReplace area drain in rear basement and rear yard. | — | CALIPH CLEMMONES | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1618 S HICKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1019 LEVICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 707 N 35TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUIDING WITH CELLAR, REAR DECK AND ROOF DECK WITH ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 3 | YONA CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 7322-24 FRANKFORD AVE | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1025 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall(68)lights,(18)switches,(30)receptacles,(6)exit & emergency lights . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. -NOTED: SHOW-WINDOW RECEPTACLE,TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS- | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 155 W SHARPNACK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING REAR ATTACHED GARAGE AND ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM FIRST FLOOR REAR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | TERRA STUDIO LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (3) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3401 AINSLIE ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). 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. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | Aviron General Contracting LLC | 19129 |