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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5918 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| AK SCORPION INC |
| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1115 N AMERICAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO INCLUDE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) BEAMS, SISTERING OF ONE (1) BEAM, AND WINDOW FLASHING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | J.G. Smith Enterprises LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6015 CHRISTIAN 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. Rehab / new wiring through out with 200 amp to existing service. Service size has not increased. | — | Armand Parllaku | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 650 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL 4 INCH WATER SERVICE, 106 WATER CLOSETS, 106 LAVATORIES, 105 SHOWER/TUBS, 90 KITCHEN SINKS, 164 FLOOR DRAINS, 1 BOOSTER PUMP, 1 EJECTOR SUMP, 1 ELEVATOR SUMP PUMP, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER, 90 HOT WATER HEATERS, 4 WATER HYRANTS, 1 HOSE BIBBS, 6 ROOF DRAINS, 4 GARAGE DRAINS AND 3 TRENCH DRAINS ACCORDING TO THE 2018 PPC AND PER PLANS. | — | John Dibuonaventura Jr Plumb & Heating | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 929 E SEDGWICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015395 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4418 MARKET ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6018 CHESTNUT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-133417 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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 COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | XYZ Construction Group LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2938 W FLORA ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-042863- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. WORK TO INCLUDE THE DEMOLITION OF A REAR SHED. 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-2026-042863. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I | — | A.I. Construction Management LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015405 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 416 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009064 | — | SHAWN MALLOY | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 308 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAll work performed in conjunction with work approved on RP-2026-003183 REVISED FOUNDATION PLANS AND EXCAVATION DETAILS TO REFLECT AS-BUILT BASEMENT EXCAVATION CONDITIONS. EXTENSION OF NEW 2X6 REAR WALL TO REPLACE DETERIORATED EXISTING MASONRY WALL. | — | MWMT Co. | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A ONE (1) STORY STRUCTURE COMMERCIAL SPACE(S), SERVED BY A SIX INCH (6") FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A SIX INCH (6") BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6927 N 19TH 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1020 MOLLBORE TER | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1818-28 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. CP-2026-005046 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 516 S 17TH ST | 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015401 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 8425 CEDARBROOK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 936 N 4TH 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 | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2038 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 101 PINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration LEVEL 3 TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING, NO CHANGE IN HEIGHT OR AREA IS PROPOSED, USE TO REMAIN AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING, ALL AS PER PLANS. | — | PA Sharlex, LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 15122 KALLASTE DR | 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 PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 346 MERCY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | GINA L ROMANO | 19148 |