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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 6027 VANDIKE ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete wiring throughout SFD including switches, outlets, lighting, smoke detectors, arc fault breakers | — | CRAIG FLUCK JR (Fluke's Electrical & Construction LLC) | 19135 | |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 614 BROOKLYN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SECTION OF MAIN DRAIN. |
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| ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. |
| 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004532 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1244 N 25TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration(10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) REPAIR JUNCTION BOX, (2) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, (2) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (2) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) REPLACE BEDROOM FIXTURE, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, (1) INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE , (1) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (1) GROUND | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 174 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE ACHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | CENTER CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1807 MOORE 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 | — | I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2743 W HARPER ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | STEPHEN A DONAPEL | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2026 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1008-34 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall power and lighting to elevator. Provide power to fan coil unit and sump pump as per 2020 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2019 NFPA 72. Demo old elevator fire alarm and power components | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 601 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CATEGORY I SUNROOM IN KIND, NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS OR GFA, TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 4814 ALCOTT ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring for basement area ONLY includes switches, outlets, lighting needed use existing panel add arc fault breakers | — | CRAIG FLUCK JR (Fluke's Electrical & Construction LLC) | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5240 ARLINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | BELLA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a three-story attached structure, to include a roof deck and roof access structure (not to exceed 38 ft. in height). Size and location per plans. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3337 MOUNT VERNON 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS PART OF 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 | University City Development Group LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 6538 N BOUVIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. **RP-2026-009674** Installation of new ductwork. 2-ton 60,000 BTU 15-SEER heat pump system and 10 supply registers. | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5600 LINDBERGH BLVD | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ELEVEN (11), ONE TO THREE (1-3) STORY, CONCRETE, MASONRY AND REINFORCED COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL | — | Northstar Contracting Ggroup, Inc. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002197 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13D | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall branch circuit to supply power to lighting, lighting controls, receptacles outlets for office, IT room and dishwasher. Install fire alarm devices and connect to existing fire alarm system. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA and per approved plans. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 4131R RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH DECKS(2ND AND 3RD FLOOR) ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH WET FLOODPROOFING & DRY FLOODPROOFING. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE GROUND FLOOR ( SEPARATE USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AT THE GROUND FLOOR AND NFPA13R FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANI | 1 | EMR CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19129 |
| 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 (33) SPRINKLER HEADS ON THE 2nd & 4th FLOOR | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5427 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS AND FIXTURES, AND CHAGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CHILD CARE CENTER (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. | 1 | GREENZANG INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-002393 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 821 TYSON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2312 TASKER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1982 ASHLEY RD | 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 | — | — | 19138 |