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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2723 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R 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. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 |
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| Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant |
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| Landmark Architectural Design LLC |
| C |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1408 S PATTON 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. INSTALL 90% 80K BTU FURNACE, NEW DUCTWORK, & 8 DIFFUSERS | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2200 E ANN ST | Tank Install/RemovalFOR IN-PLACE CLOSURE OF ONE (1) 4,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 569 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO UNIT 4 IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 4 | AMIR WILLIAMS | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6713-15 OGONTZ AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationModify existing office space to create a Maintenance Closet. Relocate existing fire alarm devices as required. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2332 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 9901 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm only 2020 nec | — | SMITH ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2332 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 830 N WOODSTOCK 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 114 S 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire throught out, in stall 200 amp service, fishing wire. n100 amp panel on each floor | — | Newman Lewis | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 600-amp service. Interior wiring and fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 264 W CORNWALL 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1728 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A CHANGE IN USE WITHOUT A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION FROM GROUP R-3 SINGLE-FAMILY TO GROUP R-3 TWO-FAMILY AT THE 2ND FLOOR. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING OCCUPANCY AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 2 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2554 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 4 | DA CHENG GAO | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 12523 MEDFORD RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | Viola Development LLC | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3323 EMERALD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential service equipment not exceeding a rating of 100 amp with out an increase in service size from 100 amp to 100 amp as per residential service equipment ez standard. Including an emergency disconect. install bounding and grounding as per nec 2020. | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2153 E LEHIGH AVE # B | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) UL 710 LISTED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD WITH SUPPLY/EXHAUST TIE-IN TO ONE (1) RETURN AIR FAN, ONE (1) EXHAUST FAN & ALL ASSOCIATED RETURN/EXHAUST DUCTWORK. *2018 IMC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM** | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | — |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2500-30 WELSH RD | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 15 Wall outlets to existing 100amp panel. Replace 10 wall Switches, 6 ceiling fixture lights and 3 existing smokes, all to existing panel not excessing 100 amps. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3401 AINSLIE ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | Aviron General Contracting LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3725 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS NINETEEN (19) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R MINIMUM. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC** | 19 | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2401 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1912 S 23RD ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-012033 | — | Danny Vo | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1501 E LYCOMING ST | Addition and/or AlterationThe electrical connection of MC installed replacement equipment, including VFD's and Chiller -2020 NEC. MP-2026-005599: Issued | — | H B FRAZER CO PENNA | C | 19124 |