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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN 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. *CP-2026-005743* Relocate (20) Sprinkler Heads | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3711 LANKENAU RD |
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| 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 |
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| mark g ebner |
| 19131 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008174 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 8725 VERREE RD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide low voltage cabling to the video wall approximately 150' from the rack room. Install the video wall. There is no parent building permit for this low voltage telecommunications project. All work will be completed per current NEC. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2231 S DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wiring for receptacles, switches, lighting, and appliance connections. Finish to include installation of all new devices, receptacles, lighting, smoke detectors, and appliance connections. | — | VON BECK ELECTRIC LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2653 E BIRCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1926 E THAYER 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. Partial rewire (fishing wires ) , install lights switch receptacles, hardwired smoke detector | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4617 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 100amp service to panel in unit, including 100amp meter socket combination/disconnect with 100amp main breaker run 100' 2/0, 4 conductor, SCR MC cable. No additional wiring, Grounding and Bonding. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | Felix Williams | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2429 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-019436 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 8617 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 203 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 Amp Panel and complete rewire | — | MATTHEW DiSANTIS | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM 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 CONDITION OF APPPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front facade as part of this permit **N | — | Wu Gao | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2300-10 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction*2018 IBC REVIEW* FOR THE ERECTION OF AN DETACHED FOUR-STORY STRUCTURE (VA CONSTRUCTION CLASS) WITH TWO (2) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY). STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THIRTEEN (13) DWELLING UNITS AND FIVE (5) OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE PROVIDED IN THE EXIT STAIRWAYS PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DO | 1 | ProBuildCo LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1609-11 WADSWORTH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 2 exit signs to be hardwired to existing wiring as per NEC 2020 | — | RAMEE A WILLIAMS | C | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2033 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to a single-family dwelling as per plans. Underpinning and excavation of foundations under SP-2026-000912 with continued special inspections. Emergency egress window well as per Steets Dept approval. | — | CJM CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3947 N BROAD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family; Child Care - Child Care Center | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 131 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO REPAIR FRONT FACADE TO INCLUDE MASONRY REPAIRS, STAR BOLTS, ASSOCIATED TIE DOWNS AND FRAMING. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************************* | 1 | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1912 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-012033 | — | Danny Vo | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6206 TABOR AVE | 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 | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2003 N 33RD ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 500-02 SOUTH ST | SignFor the erection of one (1) non-illuminated projecting sign as per approved plans. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2835 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 747 CLYMER ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | LATINI PROPERTY SERVICES INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2437 CHRISTIAN 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. Replace existing 100 AMP outside service cable and inside 100 AMP meter socket in basement. | — | RONALD WOHLGEMUTH | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 819-41 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19107 |