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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2520 E DAUPHIN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-098334. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Michael D Link | 19125 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2400-14 KENSINGTON AVE | Alterations |
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| EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1321 CREASE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 950 MARLBOROUGH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14, AND A FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 123 E ALLEN ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1122 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-004516 | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2421 MARTHA 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 | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1412 FRANKFORD 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. Relocating 3 sprinkler heads for new ceiling and floor layout | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004532 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2176-78 E YORK ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | RAYMOND F ROLA | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2132 E HUNTINGDON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | DAVID MCARTHUR | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2551 CORAL ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1211 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2206 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a four-story attached structure that include an internal parking garage (accessed via the existing curb-cut), and a roof deck with a pilot house. Size and location per plan. | — | Nevin Abedinaj | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2215 E GORDON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2444 N LEE ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13R . ** MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING WORK INCLUDED AS PART OF THE REVIEW. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENE | 2 | CUS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2611 MEMPHIS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-006170 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1313 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION (MORE THAN 2/3 OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING AND PORTION(S) OF EXTERIOR WALLS TO BE REMOVED) OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION. FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.) AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED (PER NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE BASEMENT & 1ST FLOOR AND PER NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY AT THE 2ND & 3RD FLOORS). ALL WORK TO | 1 | GTMO DEVELOPMENT LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1231 CREASE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2613 MEMPHIS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-006171 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 135 E CUMBERLAND ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001661 | 1 | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2223 EMERALD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2610 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004035 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |