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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5138 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Chris Williams LLC | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 320R S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHING, DOORS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. |
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| GuardHouse Construction LLC |
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| 19102 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4325 WAYNE AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-135379. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4327 Wayne. 6' chain link fence down alley. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2815 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseMedical, Dental, and Health Practitioner - Group Medical, Dental, and Health Practitioner | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4461 N CLEVELAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationRehabilitation and alteration of existing 2-story single-family dwelling, including foundation and masonry repairs/reconstruction, new concrete footings/foundation wall, steel lintels, structural framing and wall bracing, interior partitions, insulation, drywall, windows, exterior doors, and roof/exterior repairs per plans. Existing stairs to remain. No addition or change in occupancy. MEP under separate trade permits. | — | Roberto Rodriguez service LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 615 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration***PER Historical review scope: Exterior fixtures (emergency strobes and horns) to be installed in mortar joints rather than drilled through brick.*** Install 400-amp service interior wiring throughout the installation of a fire alarm; all work per approved plans | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3539 KIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationTOTAL REWIRING OF EXISTING BUILDING, INCLUDING NEW WIRING, RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, LIGHTING OUTLETS, AND ASSOCIATED CIRCUITS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 2020 AND EZ ELECTRICAL PERMIT STANDARDS. 100 amp service | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1118 SPRING GARDEN ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQURIED. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 276 W WINGOHOCKING ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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 existing boiler with same like and kind, No duct work. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a three-story attached structure, to include a roof deck and roof access structure (not to exceed 38 ft. in height). Size and location per plans. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2447 N 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE SCOPE INCLUDES NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, BASEMENT FINISHES, EGRESS WELLS, AND NEW STAIRWAYS. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT BUILDING. DETAILS PER PLAN. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| 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 | 7059 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3021 W DAUPHIN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 11 QUEEN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2501 OAKFORD ST | New Construction or Additions1 WH, 8FD, 9 FS, 4WC, 1 LAV, 4 Sinks | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004036 | — | tota construction llc | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4544 E THOMPSON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010946 | — | NICK TSIAKANIKAS | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1912 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Jeremy Smith | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 414 W DUNCANNON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SUPPLY CURB TO METER. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4141 SALEM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WDP CURB TO HOUSE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2137 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE USE OF MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY WITH REAR ACCESSORY STORAGE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | MANO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2156 N 27TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2817 EMERALD 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 Replace 5 switches 8 outlets | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 313 E BRINGHURST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story semi-detached structure with an exterior deck at the ground level. Size and locations per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |