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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1832 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 | 425 W TABOR RD | Change of UseChild Care - Group Child Care | — |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5405 HAVERFORD 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 161 CARPENTER LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013308 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a day care facility, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules, wiring and connections. Install telecommunication wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2437 E HUNTINGDON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 4526 N 15TH 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 Install lights throughout each unit. install outlets throughout. Install smoke detectors hardwire interconnected at each apartment. Run all lines to each appliance. Install Baseboard heaters at each room, and Bath room. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 8031 MANSFIELD AVE | 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. Relocate existing 125000BTU gas heater, 8 reg./diff. | — | William Klotz | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 8506 WILLIAMS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amp panel box only with ground per NEC Code 2017 | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 2926 HOPE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION# 697016 FOR REPLACEMENT TO FRONT EXTERIOR WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 2124 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | Cape Ford Construction Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 6312-14 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-005776 | — | Coffelt Contracting | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 8217 FORREST AVE | 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 737 N BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006528 | — | ALTIN MATA | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 1212 E STAFFORD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-003660 | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 2300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 420 S 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL OF THE FRONT ADDITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF BILCO STYLE DOORS. 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. | 3 | Frank Esposito Const. Co., Inc. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 4544 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire entire 2nd floor to include receptacles and lighting circuits. Install smoke alarms and CO detectors as required for a single household dwelling unit. All work per 2020 NEC. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 438 W QUEEN LN | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING THREE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 3 | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 2859 N 2ND 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 5816 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 823 FITZWATER 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 3319 GLENVIEW ST | Retaining WallFOR LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF A RETAINING WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 6114-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | J & C SERVICES LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 1221 N HOLLYWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Shahab Javan | 19121 |