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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2314-16 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | ORPHANIDES LAW PLLC | 19125 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1404 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | 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. 80K BTU gas furnace 92% high efficiency, 3 ton AC condenser, ductwork repair, added 5 diffusers 1 return on first floor, 1 return on second floor |
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| ALEX20 HEATING AND COOLING LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2332 E THOMPSON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-001023 | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1429 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004358 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004359 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2434 TULIP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004357 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004360 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011090 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1122 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER- GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER WITHIN UNIT "C " AT THE 2ND FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMI | 1 | BLACKSTONE BUILDING GROUP | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1323 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2631 E DAUPHIN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL. OR FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ****************************** | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1020-84 N DELAWARE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign accessory to existing use. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011092 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Service / Panels ¿ Existing building Panel Q, 400A, 3-phase, 120/208V, to be reused for the childcare tenant. ¿ Extend, relocate, or rewire existing Panel Q to the new location as shown on the electrical plans. ¿ Existing building Panel M, 400A, 3-phase, 120/208V, to be reused. ¿ Extend, relocate, or rewire existing Panel M to the new location as shown on the electrical plans. ¿ Provide and install new Panel P, 125A, 3-phase, 120/208V. ¿ Provide and install new Panel L, 125A, 3- | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2507 ALMOND ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE FOR USE AS ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-FIVE (155) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATIONS TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE IIIA). BUILDING TO INCLUDE HORIZONTAL EXIT. FIRE RETARDANT TREATED STUDS AND SHEATHING REQUIRED FOR TYPE III CONSTRUCTION. AMENDED PERMIT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR TR | 155 | URBAN RENEWAL BUILDERS LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1129-31 EARL ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ONE (1) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2182 E HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004532 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1129-31 EARL ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION (RECONSTRUCTION WITH ADDITION; MORE THAN 2/3RD JOIST AND EXTERIOR WALL REPLACEMENT) OF A THREE-STORY PLUS MEZZANINE BUILDING FOR USE AS A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS AND A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *SEPARATE DEMOLITION PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MORE THAN 2/3RD JOIST REMOVAL* BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR DEMOLITION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | AARON DEFIORE | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2016 E HUNTINGDON ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 Sep 9, 2026 | 411 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 329 BELGRADE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 Sep 9, 2026 | 1822 E HUNTINGDON ST | New Construction or Additions7 Toilets, 7 bathroom Sinks, 6 Tub/showers, 3 kitchen sinks, 3 water heaters, and 1 hose Bibb. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19125 |