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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011091 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19125 | |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2223 EMERALD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000908 | — |
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| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011093 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2509 SEPVIVA ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionEZ PERMIT STANDARDS CHIMNEY AND VENT EXTENSION For Residential Type Appliances for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (three stories or less). Obtain permits for existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1567 E MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationKitchen and laundry remodeling. Installation of new circuits as needed, rearranging existing lines, lights and new devices to be installed per 2020 NEC | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 235-63 E LEHIGH AVE | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Safety Services | — | SEILER & DRURY PC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1132 CREASE 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 Install a new 100 AMP Service PER CODE 2020 Service cable Meter socket Disconnect Conduit Panel/ 30 circuit Breakers Grounding Surge protector | — | Kearns Electric Inc | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2645 JANNEY ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | URBAN RENEWAL BUILDERS LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2643 JANNEY ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | URBAN RENEWAL BUILDERS LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2639 JANNEY ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | URBAN RENEWAL BUILDERS LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2075 E CUMBERLAND ST | Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE ONE (1) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS (UST). THE REMOVAL MUST COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (PADEP). NO EXCAVATION NEAR THE BUILDING. | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 430 SEPVIVA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | ATLANTES ORGANIZATION | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2612 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** NO CHANGE IN BUILDING ENVELOP** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | JEROME HENRY | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2463 JASPER 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 | — | Strobe Architecture Studio LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2198 E HUNTINGDON ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)For a multi-family household living for three (3) dwelling units. **No work approved on this permit** | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1364 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | ANTE KAROGLAN (CROMARK CONTRACTING) | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | 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. Relocate 12 existing heads for tenant fit-out. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1148 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Blaise J Abbatiello | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2627 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR FUEL GAS PIPING ONLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 31, 2026 | 2638-48 E CUMBERLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING CONCRETE PAD AND FOR THE CONSTURCTION OF NEW CONCRETE PAD FOR AN EXISTING DRIVE-UP ATM. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************** | 1 | R.W. Dake & Co., Inc. | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 30, 2026 | 240-42 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO FIT-OUT FIRST FLOOR SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (SEE PERMIT 913369) FOR A NAIL SALON (PERSONAL SERVICES) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | CUONG ANH DAO | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 28, 2026 | 1810-34 E HAGERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF USE/OCCUPANCY) TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT IMPACT TH | 1 | ANDINO CONSTRUCTION | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2205 CORAL 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2101-05 E NORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving the commercial space and six (6) dwelling units. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19125 |