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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19131 | |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 |
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| 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE |
| New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** |
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| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| C |
| 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2428 N 56TH 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 | — | Runkle Investments LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. **APPROVED PUMP & BACKFLOW ASSEMBLY LOCATED IN BUILDING 14 - SEE FP-2024-001118** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2713 E COUNTRY CLUB RD | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2218 N HOBART ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Installation of the new 100 amp electrical service and interior wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5700 LANSDOWNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace receptacles as needed, rewiring, install/replace lighting, and replace existing panel with a new 200A panel (no service upgrade) as per 2017 NEC. | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5700 LANSDOWNE AVE | AlterationsNEW PLUMBING FIXTURES AND PIPING. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5813 WOODBINE AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5796 DUNLAP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5700 LANSDOWNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | Hormigon LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4616 LANCASTER AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICAITON. SEE CP-2024-006530 FOR THE APPROVED ALTERATIONS. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5930 CITY AVE | EZ Roof 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5204 EUCLID 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 | — | Steven M Mcleod | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4617 LANCASTER AVE | Full Demolitioncomplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1817 N 57TH ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4500-02 WESTMINSTER AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5432 HARLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRunning a 20 amp circuit to a disconnect to power a Vertical Platform Lift in an open ceiling basement. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1216 N 57TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 11.68 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003972 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1501 N 58TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACE AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | INTEGRITY PAINTING AND DESIGN LLC | 19131 |