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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | FoundationCONSTRUCTION OF FOUNDATIONS ONLY FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING (SEE CP-2026-003636) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | ANTHONY R MASCIERI | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) |
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| FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC |
| C |
| 19104 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 51 Light Fixtures, Replace 5 Light Switches And Replace 10 Outlets With No New Wiring To NEC Code | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 4235 OSAGE AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010455 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall New lighting, new power and extension of the existing fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72 | — | joseph zavislak jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 437 S 43RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4257 VIOLA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF A VERTICAL PLATFORM LIFT (VPL) TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | MARX MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 939 BELMONT AVE | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR RELOCATION OF CEILING-MOUNTED REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3624 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING OFFICE SPACE (SUITE 2W) ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4300 PARKSIDE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 716 N PRESTON ST | AlterationsInstallation of a 1" Domestic Water Line, 5" Sanitary Line, 6" Stormwater Line, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT BUILDING B (PHIPPS WING) TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4241 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM THROUGHOUT STRUCTURE SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS 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. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 400 N 32ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Convenience Sales | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH 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 (18) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Alterationsinstallation of 1 half bathroom on commercial floor 3 residential above commerical 3 kitchen 3 laundry 3 dishwasher 4 bathroom | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4300 PARKSIDE AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | GEORGE BANGURA | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install light fixtures, receptacles and associated HCF Cable, conduit and wire per APPROVED plans and specifications -2017 NEC. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4033 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, UNDERPINNING AND THE LOWERING OF THE EXISTING BASEMENT. 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. | 2 | Evergreen GC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19104 |