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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1339 S 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAS-BUILT DOCUMENTATION OF THE EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY STRUCTURE, REFLECTING CURRENT INTERIOR CONDITIONS AND LAYOUT. NO NEW CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATIONS, OR CHANGES TO THE EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT, OCCUPANCY, USE, OR STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS ARE PROPOSED. DETAISL PER PLAN. NO STRUCTRAL WORK. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK; APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC |
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| 19104 |
| 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 | 8030 NAVAJO ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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. Replace 3 old style radiators with European style. Reroute supply and return lines for beam installation by GC. Install hydronic toe kick heaters in kitchen. | — | H.T.R. Mechanical llc | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1345 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THIRD FLOOR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AS PER PLANS. BASEMENT IS UNHABITABLE SPACE NO WORK IS PERMITTED IN THERE AND MUST REMAIN UNHABITABLE AND NOT FINISHED. MUST REMOVE ANY WORK PERFORMED IN THE BASEMENT AS THIS IS NOT APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. NO EXCAVATION PROPOSED OR APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. NO UNDERPINNING IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ON ANCHOR BOLT. SPECIAL INSPECTIONS DUE ON ROOF FLASHING AND CRACK MONITORING AS PER THE PRECONSTRUCTION SUR | — | JI EDWARDS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5326 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Service Panel, 50 Recess Lights, Full Interior Rewire | — | Kenyatta Steward | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1507 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-086631- FOR THE REPAIR TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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-2026-086631. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE | — | ROLM & ASSOCIATES LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1020 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1201-39 FILBERT 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. *CP-2026-004918* Relocate (41) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2009 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003612 | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2401 ARAMINGO AVE | 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. *CP-2025-000627* (Building# 117750 Suite# 21) Relocate (54) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2743 S BEULAH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 6232 LINDBERGH BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement. | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 301 W SOMERSET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 300A service (parallel 4/0 in each 2" conduit) to existing 5-gang meter bank. Install grounding and bonding system ,3/0 main grounding electrode tapped off to all that apply per approved engineer sealed drawings. If any of the installations conflicts w/ approved drawings the design professional must be contacted and an amended permit will be req'd- ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC **NO INTERIOR WIRING OR FIRE ALARM IS ON THIS PERMIT ** *** A FIRE ALARM SYSTEM IS REQ'D P | — | Q&L Electric LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1514 MANTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY WITH NEW BATHROOMS AND KITCHEN. NEW PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, ANDHVAC. NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS. NEW FINISH FLOORING. ALL EXISTING FRAMING AND EXTERIOR WALLS TO REMAIN. NO EXCAVATION IN THE BASEMENT. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | BYLIS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1015-19 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform XX l.f. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of EV chargers all work per approved plans | — | RNH ELECTRIC CO OF NJ INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1317 BROWN ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING OFF EXISTING 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5515 HAZEL AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2024-115044 TO REPAIR REAR COLLAPSING BAY/ ROOF AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-115044. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 S | — | EHTESHAMUL HAQUE | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2701 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO INCLUDE PARTIAL REAR DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF REAR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK (FOR EXISTING RESIDENTIAL UNIT ABOVE) FOR AN EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** | 1 | Pawel Weglewski | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5640 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 7665 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsREPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19152 |
| 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 | 7959 GILBERT ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19150 |