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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1640 S 54TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH, WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-047869. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). **A SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ALL WORK ON THE 1642 S 54TH STREET SIDE OF THE PROPERTY LINE AS REQUIRED BY SECTION A301.1 OF THE PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.** | — | CHAMPION ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 |
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| 1843 N HANCOCK ST |
| New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING (BLDG 2 - UNIT 1) WITH 2" SERVICE OFF A 4" PRIVATE SITE FEED FROM RISER LOCATED AT 166 W BERKS ST AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RISER AND BACKFLOW INSTALLATION SEE BLDG 1 UNIT D1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
| — |
| TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services |
| 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1826 S 21ST ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Residential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | MARANGELLY BURGOS | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3435 MERCER ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007455 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5530 DELANCEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. (Fishing wires) ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | HOLDER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2131 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2538 S 74TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009736 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2672 BRADDOCK ST | New ConstructionInstall new 400 amp main electrical system new wiring includes outlets, switches, lights, smoke alarms new fire alarm system .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Affinity One Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2739 N 13TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003670 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND UNDERPINNING. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | R&D Realty LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2334 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB-FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT; INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRED SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN PER NEC ROUGH AND TRIM OUT NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM; ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1934 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new electrical wiring and devices for a new bathroom within an existing residential dwelling. Work includes new electrical lines for a sealed shower light, a bar light above the sink, a combination exhaust fan/light unit, and a GFCI receptacle adjacent to the sink, as specified in the project scope for 1934 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134. | — | 2 Live Wires, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 300 ERNEST WAY | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 40 VA 480/277V 3-phase generator as per 2020 NEC. | — | KELLER CHARLES G INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 630-40 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the Repair of rooftop superstructure shown in attached plans. Concrete repair and new concrete coating as shown. Railing replacement as shown. No interior work, facade work, change of occupancy, signage, or change in GFA. As per approved plans. ********************Separate permits for any other work. ******************************* | — | PREMIER BUILDING RESTORATION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 8435 THOURON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel with no change in size Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior light fixture Replace basement light fixtures Replace outdoor receptacle | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 313 E BRINGHURST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 940 N 26TH 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 old 84% gas boiler with like in kind no duct work needed., NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4238 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a Semi-Detached structure with roof access structure. Roof deck accessed by Pilot House. Accessory Interior off street Parkin(2 Spaces). | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2624 OAKFORD ST | Addition and/or Alteration Wire through two family, Install decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4''LED lights, and ARCF breakers. New service 200amp each unit 125 amp | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1736 SPRUCE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. Interior work only allowed. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1171 MOREFIELD RD | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING. NEW KITCHEN CABINETS, APPLIANCES, AND BATHROOM PLUMBING FIXTURES. REPLACE EXISTING FLOORING AND REPAINT WALLS, DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2532 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2635 N 12TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1538 E PASSYUNK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3337 RIDGE AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-051418 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, INSTALLATION OF FOOTINGS IN BASEMENT, REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS 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 ALTERA | 3 | RICHARD NELSON | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 235 KENILWORTH AVE | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |