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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1638 PORTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY . FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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 SPACE IS NOT FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | Dicus Construction | C | 19145 |
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| Issued Oct 27, 2026 |
| 181 W RAYMOND ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationThe proposed electrical work including or limited to Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps must identify if the services size has increased in the work description Replace 100 AMP service and panel with no change in size Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Install surge protector |
| — |
| TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1844 N MARSHALL 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2563 N STANLEY ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2024-028225. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6143 LAWNTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 3.48kw (8) roof-mounted solar modules GP-2026-007860 | — | Younes Rimi | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3137 FRIENDSHIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2425 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-019407 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1539 S BAILEY 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 | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 515 S 60TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-138560. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 513, 517 S. 60th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 8552 PROVIDENT 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. replace furnace with new, new carrier 90,000 gas furnace. we will use all existing ductworks and vents. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3142 N CARLISLE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FAÇADE. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1311 S 32ND ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 9585 JAMES 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. | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3926-38 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR MODIFICATION TO FIRST FLOOR BADGED ACCESS DOOR LAYOUT 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 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6828 JACKSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsCURB TRAP, FAI, AND 1" WATER SERVICE FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION | — | MARKO TRAVAS | C | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008186 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1363 S MELVILLE 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. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | TE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 247 E UPSAL ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2021-049592- FOR THE REPAIR TO THE REAR GARAGE AND THE A EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLANS. 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-2021-049592. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3617 GAUL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ELIMINATION OF ONE INTERIOR GARAGE SPACE AND CLOSING EXISTING GARAGE DOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4 RAINEY CT | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior structural alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | JA BUILDERS LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2826 S 8TH 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. NO DIFUSSERS OR DUCTWORK IS BEING INSTALLED 2.5 Ton Basic AC and Regular Efficiency Gas Furnace System, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | CHRISTIAN HEATING, COOLING, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2660 S FELTON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING - For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: New condenser unit to be placed in side alley, in | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5043 PORTICO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFish exposed wiring in living room behind wall, install gfci in kitchen, replace missing outlet cover, fix front light. (Fishing Only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 145 LEVERINGTON AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19127 |