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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 9901 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING NFPA 13 SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO ACCOMODATE NEW OFFICE LAYOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | KEYSTONE FIRE PROTECTION CO | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 267 E QUEEN LN |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 8799 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing alterations for tenant fit-out of ANLO Meat & Produce, including installation of domestic hot and cold water, sanitary and vent piping, hand sinks, one-compartment food preparation sinks, three-compartment sink, mop sink, water heater, floor/funnel drains, indirect waste connections, and associated plumbing fixtures and equipment in accordance with submitted plumbing plans. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2232 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | SaltyCake.com LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5446 RUTLAND 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 only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 100 E ERIE 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 | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1165 E STAFFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4222 W THOMPSON 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001777 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4115 ELBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3751 N MARSHALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING CT, FAI & MAIN DRAIN. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2005 MEMPHIS 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1729 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1036 N 46TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5326 HAVERFORD AVE | 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001777 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4272 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5416-26 LENA ST | New ConstructionInstall a 1200-amp electrical service, including wiring and devices as required with 20 meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 225-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the 19 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and in | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001782 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2308 CHRISTIAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2032 LATIMER 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. Replacement of mini-split , NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. No work to front facade, no work to exterior windows or doors. Preapproval by AT as per PHC. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 538 E BRINGHURST 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 the existing with the same type, Gas Furnace 80% AFUE, 70,000 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5149 W GIRARD 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. | — | David R Smith | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1838 N BAILEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure (Height NTE 38 Feet) with basement. Rear yard fence (height NTE 6 feet). Size and location per plan. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |