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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 145 LEVERINGTON AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | Addition and/or Alterations**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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: New condenser unit to be placed in side alley, in | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (NOT TO EXCEED 38 FT. IN HEIGHT). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, EXCAVATION, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE C | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (NOT TO EXCEED 38 FT. IN HEIGHT). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, EXCAVATION, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE C | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010357 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010356 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 160 SHURS LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs & MDs. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a three-story attached structure, to include a roof deck and roof access structure (not to exceed 38 ft. in height). Size and location per plans. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a three-story attached structure, to include a roof deck and roof access structure (not to exceed 38 ft. in height). Size and location per plans. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3764 CRESSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire house per NEC 2020 | — | MICHAEL A ADORANTE | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4521 SAINT DAVIDS 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 | — | — | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3764 CRESSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 122 RIPKA 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* | — | Benito Contreras | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 122 RIPKA 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 | — | — | 19127 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3833 CRESSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair broken pipe | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19127 | |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | AlterationsInstallation of Plumbing system for a cafe'. We include the rough in and installation of the following: 1WC,1Lavatory,3 Floor sinks, 1Floor drain, 1 mop sink ( mop sink will be noted as others in the equipment list),1 hand sink, 1 Water heater electric. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3764 CRESSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Elite Construction by SRS LLC | 19127 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4333 MAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a mixed-use building serving the first-floor commercial space and second-floor dwelling unit. Provide all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring necessary for a complete and operational fire alarm system. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per the approved plans. | — | ANDREW J MELMAN | C | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4255 MAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationPer the Historical Commission: No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. relocate service Per approved plans | — | QC ELECTRIC SERVICES LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4642 MANSION ST | Addition and/or Alteration2 Kitchen-install AFCI/GFI breakers on existing wires that go from panel to kitchen 2 Install AFCI/GFI protected receptacles ( fed from existing lines , see above ) 1 Install new AFCI protected line with receptacle for refrigerator 1 Install new AFCI protected line for lighting, oven and hood 5 Install customer supplied 4" recessed lights 2 Install switches 1 Install customer supplied outside wall light 1 Install AFCI/GFI protected receptacle under window 2 Install receptacle on dining room side | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19127 | |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3835 CRESSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19127 | |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 137 MARKLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of 1st fl kitchen, replacement of fixtures, installation of 7 switches, 6 outlets, 1 pendant light, under cabinet lighting | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19127 |
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