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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4050 LUDLOW ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2023-000115 | — | National Construction and Site Services, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 222 S 45TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall (37) lavatories, (37) water closets, (33) tub/shower, (20)laundry sink, (20) kitchen sink, (20)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (1) Backflow Device. |
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| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4060 WALLACE ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2025-048286- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-048286. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UND | 1 | CAVALLO AND SON BUILDERS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4050 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | US NATIONAL TAX SERVICES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4400-16 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE TO INCLUDE CURB STOP. | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON 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. Relocate (8) sprinkler heads | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 617 BROOKLYN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a three-story multi-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38" in height. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all lighting ,receptacles ,show-window receptacles, equipment hook-ups, low voltage wiring .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. ** NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | joseph zavislak jr | 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 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 619 BROOKLYN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a three-story multi-family structure as per approved plan. NTE 38'in height | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4008 MARKET 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 | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4419-29 WALNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO DOCUMENT THE NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS TWENTY-TWO (22) (GROUP R-2) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3816-36 CHESTNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (103 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ******************************NO WORK ALLOWED ON THIS PERMIT. ************************** | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | New Construction or Additionsinstalled to the 2021 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919(Philadelphia Single Stack/venting System | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3734 HAVERFORD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4250 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 170 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 716 N PRESTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsNew interior plumbing fixtures for 4 residential units :: ¿ (7) bathrooms per building ¿ (4) kitchen sinks per building ¿ (4) water heaters per building ¿ (4) washer boxes per building | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4248 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3801 SPRUCE ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | — | JPC Group, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 31-33 N 43RD ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY 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 | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 914 N 43RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN & WATER HEATER. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFIT-OUT OF SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEE NEW CONSTRUCTION PERMIT CP-2022-003830) FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (RETAIL BAKERY) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3400 W GIRARD AVE | 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 Sep 28, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | AlterationsINTERIOR 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 | — | E. J. RAITH MECHANICAL INC. | C | 19104 |