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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 31, 2026 | 147 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP R-2 THIRTY (30) DWELLING UNITS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-008210 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. SEE SR-2026-032791 FOR STREETS DEPT. APPROVAL. **DEFERRED SUBM | 30 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19140 |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3655 N 15TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING GROUP HOME.. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1614 W ERIE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-001677 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4417 N CLEVELAND 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 | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4417 N CLEVELAND ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-090050. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4419 N. Cleveland.. 4' corral fence across front of 4415 and 4417. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4530 N GRATZ ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1507 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND STAIR FRAMING INFILL. 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 | ELECTRON HVAC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 614 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3535 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3659 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3232 N 16TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3232 N 16TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 3230 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReceptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ANDI VELIU | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3517 N 23RD ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS . FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. ** EXCAVATION WORK TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE REVIEW** *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.* | 6 | Oliveiras Remodeling INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 167 SABER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4025 OLD YORK RD | 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 Basement 1 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, each bedroom 3 BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, dining room 1 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, bathroom 2nd floor 1 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - FIRST FLOOR, kitchen 2 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, bathroom 1 INSTALL 3-WAY SWITCHES, PLUS WIRING, first to sec | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1615 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations as per plans. NO WORK PROPOSED NOR APPROVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH IS UNHABITABLE SPACE. BASEMENT IS TO REMAIN UNFINISHED WITH NO FINSH WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. | — | East Coast Complete Construction inc | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3524 N RANDOLPH 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 3-way switch replacements, arc fault 20 amp, dryer circuit 30 amp, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, install bedroom fixtures, install door bell, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery ope | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4543 N 19TH ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 137 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install Pyrochem PCL 300 kitchen fire suppression system, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3533 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall one new exterior GFCI-protected receptacle in proposed VPL area to supply vertical platform lift equipment. Extend branch circuit from existing grounded interior/porch receptacle. Install receptacle in lockable weatherproof enclosure with extra-duty/in-use cover. | — | 2 Live Wires, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3302 MUTTER 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 | — | Kensington Contractors LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3901 N SMEDLEY ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1208 W AIRDRIE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19140 |
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