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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5200 EUCLID ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-098975 FOR REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR MASONRY WALLS/PARAPETS PER APPROVED PLANS 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. | 4 | jonathan anyumba | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 |
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| 2429 SOUTH ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
| — |
| Thompson Safety LLC |
| 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 7945 GILBERT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 710 SOLLY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING WITH A REAR DECK AND INTERIOR PARKING GARAGE FOR ONE (1) CAR PARKING SPACE FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | 1 | 6 Star Construction Inc. | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 225 E TABOR RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 900 JEFFERSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. CP-2026-005655 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2058 E BIRCH ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE REAR 1ST STORY PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-108057. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-108057. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALE | — | Olympia Construction LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1516 N DARIEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Vector Solution Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 704 BELGRADE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Raffael construction llc | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2207 E SERGEANT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the installation of Star-Bolts and Helical Wall Ties in the exterior wall of an existing structure. | — | JPB PM LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2429 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6632 N GRATZ ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1219 LOCUST ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 3" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Cellich Fire Protection | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1787 S 65TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1934 CASTOR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2628 W HAGERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 200 Amp service - SERVICE SIZE IS NOT BEING INCREASED New weatherhead New meter enclosure New 200 amp load center - NO BRANCH CIRCUITS WILL BE INSTALLED | — | Steven Ciannavei | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5928 KEMBLE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 4.73 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD. | — | COMPLETE SOLAR, INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3300 HENRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring for Kitchen Renovation: 250A Panel Feeder, Panel, Branch Circuits, Kitchen Wiring, New Lighting. All work per approved plans. *** NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Neitz Electrical Contracting LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4140 WESTMINSTER AVE | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002873 | — | Maurice Samuels | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2650 S 70TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-PREPARED FOOD SHOP AND RETAIL SALES-CONSUMER GOODS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | BABYLON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1501-39 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (14TH FLOOR). 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 | D LAURO & RODGERS INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (CP-2026-002984) Relocate (16) Sprinkler Heads | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19145 |