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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 28, 2026 | 2507-11 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R-2 (2ND AND 3RD FLOOR) AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, INFILLS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, FLOOR/CEILING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. 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 MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 10 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 28, 2026 |
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| 609 W YORK ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE FIRST FLOOR AND TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FAC |
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| 19133 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2626 N HOWARD ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2836 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100 amp service and panel, (21) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (11) switch replacement, (5) ground fault receptacle, (4) fluorescent fixture, (2) new receptacle and circuit, (2) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, dryer circuit 30 amp, close junction box, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 450 W DAUPHIN ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004241 | — | ROSCOE COOK | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2827 N 9TH ST | 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Two (2) new duct work with system hvac installation: 2.0ton Airhandler and Heat Pump 2.0ton 14.3 Seer-2pc. 20 reg./diff. | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2619 N 8TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2821 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationTotal wire as per NEC 2020. New 200 amp service | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2836 PALETHORP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1111 W COLONA ST | Addition and/or AlterationRepair 1st floor joists, details per plan. separate permit required for all other work including interior renovations. | — | ONE SMART PROJECT LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2331 N FRONT ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 300 W HUNTINGDON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-005338 Install electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wiring, and controls. All work to be done according | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2215-21 N 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R-2 (12 DWELLING UNITS) AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, EXTERIOR STAIR RAMP/STAIRS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPRRESION WORK. *NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT.* *2018 IEBC* | 12 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001148 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2457 N 2ND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (AT 100% GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGE AND WITHIN THE FIRST 30 FT OF BUILDING DEPTH). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. | 3 | REGINALD LAMAR JONES | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNew construction of community center. Install complete plumbing systems for the new Community Center in accordance with engineered plumbing drawings 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919, P-1.0, P-1.1, P-1.2, and P3-0. Scope includes installation of: • Three (3) single-user restrooms, complete with all plumbing fixtures and associated piping. • One (1) mop/service sink. • One (1) drinking fountain/water cooler. • One (1) kitchen sink. • Domestic water distribution piping. • Sanitary waste | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2207 N LAWRENCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2214 N DELHI ST | 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Legalization of Duplex - Install (2) new HVAC systems, new ductwork, and 10 total diffusers. | — | THOMAS T PEARSE | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2910 WATERLOO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Falasca Mechanical | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001148 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2229 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2419 N PHILIP ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19133 |
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