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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1934 JOHNSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFire Suppression System Permit for combo CP-2026-005020 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PAINT SPRAY BOOTH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE EIGHTEEN (18) SPRINKLER HEADS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1604 S RINGGOLD ST |
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| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. |
| — |
| 1 800 HEATERS INC |
| 19145 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1618 S BROAD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1437 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE FOURTH FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4." AMESS COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | Philadelphia Fire Protection Pros | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1811 DALY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI AND MAIN DRAIN | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001917 Install new auto wet sprinkler throughout per NFPA 13R | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2204 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3150 OLYMPIA PL | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING A 100AMP SERVICE COMPLETE. (No upgade in amps) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES & RECEPTACLES. INSTALLING (5) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES> (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2320 S 24TH 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. | — | KENNY NGUYEN | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | Bedri Allaraj | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2350 W PASSYUNK AVE | 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2207 S LAMBERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of existing 2 story single family dwelling. details per plan. | — | Giappo Development LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2201 PENROSE AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS, TO INCLUDE THE ELIMINATION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACE, TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1934 JOHNSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) PAINT SPRAY BOOTH AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND SPRAY BOOTH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM WORK. | 1 | Accudraft Paint Booths | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1635 S MOLE 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 Existing 100A service to remain 100A; no increase in service capacity. Relocate existing 100A panel and install new 100A indoor service disconnect. Extend/reconnect existing branch circuits; upgrade grounding and bonding; rewire living room, dining room and second floor; install required receptacles, lighting, AFCI/GFCI protection and smoke/CO detec | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1605 S 22ND 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2200 S BROAD ST | New ConstructionInstall service equipment 600A service -2 sets of 3-350kcmil in 2 3"PVC , wiring throughout, install outlets, switches, light fixtures, smoke alarms ,grounding , emergency lights, exit signs and fire alarm system .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED : w/ a 3/0 cold-water ground | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2000-12 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a new 200amp service from exiting meter bank, including new equipment cabinets for Verizon wireless and antennas on rooftop. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | SWARTLEY BROS ENGINEERS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2200 S 25TH ST | General Earth Disturbance ONLYSITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH STORMWATER BASIN AND UNDERGROUND INFRASTRUCTURE INSTALLATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | Brandywine Stormwater LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1629-37 S 28TH ST | Parking OnlyCreation of sixteen(16) standard parking space and one(1) ADA parking space for total of seventeen (17) accessory parking. | — | RAYMOND F ROLA | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1920 S 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a roof deck at the rear accessed by second floor to an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | TONER ARCHITECTURE INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1601 S 28TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace a 3/4" domestic water line | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2351 MCCLELLAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1829 S 21ST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE ONE-STORY REAR PORTION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. REMAINING WALLS OF REAR PORTION TO BECOME FENCE WALLS NOT EXCEEDING 6'-0" IN HEIGHT. | — | ANDREW J ROBINSON | 19145 |