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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | New ConstructionInstallation of new low voltage burglar alarm system cabling and equipment including CO2 detection, camera system, card reader system, and data/network system. AS PER NEC 2020 | — | H B FRAZER CO PENNA | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New Construction |
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| ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC |
| 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2026-001891 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2201 PENROSE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | STARTPOINT SIGNS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT TWO-STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1814 S 23RD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-107740 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND EXTERIOR REAR WALLS AND FRAMING 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT A | — | Telas Builders & management | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3310 S 20TH ST | AlterationsInstall 4" RPZ backflow preventer for domestic water main. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2219 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace curb trap and fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1916 WOLF ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM*** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Michael Jen | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2123 RITNER 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 | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3241 S SYDENHAM 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 | — | William Klotz | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2701 MORRIS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2216 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling two nema 6 -30 outlets: installing 3/4 conduit from existing panel inside a closet located in the main office. Conduit will exit the building and be mounted under the overhang along the front side of the building. Conduit will continue to the opposite side where two weatherproof boxes will be installed with lockable covers. 10 awg wire will be pull through conduit and landed on 2 pole 30 amp breakers in the panel. Nema 6 - 30 outlets will be installed outdoor in the weatherproof boxes | — | Larry C. McCrae Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2701 S 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Meng Xi Zheng | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2148 S LAMBERT 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2914 S SYDENHAM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ENCLOSURE OF THE FRONT PORCH (ON FIRST FLOOR) AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GINA L ROMANO | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1729 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | EARL D & KAREN MCNEIL | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2212 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A 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 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** ELECTRICAL WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES AND LIGHTING UTILIZING EXISTING SERVICE AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM AS PER PLANS AND 2016 NFPA 72.**SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** AMENDED AS OF 8/31/2026 FOR A PERMIT | 1 | R C LEGNINI CO., INC. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3301 S 20TH ST | AlterationsNew fixtures with piping to include: 1 kitchen sink and 1 Other (mop sink). All work per 2018 PPC Section 919 Single Stack Waste & Vent. All piping must be metallic. | — | ARRICK J WISE | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2415 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR PORCH TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. * NO WORK TO FRONT FACADE OR SIDE ELEVATION. ALL WORK AT REAR.* | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2420 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1616 S 16TH 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. 96% 85K BTU furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2317 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 2 | Chhay Keng Heng | C | 19145 |
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