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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued May 14, 2026 | 2537 N 34TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration**LEVEL 3 ALTERATIONS, ADDITION & CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY** FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT WITH THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). 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 OTH | 2 | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | C | 19132 |
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| Issued May 14, 2026 | 2535 N 31ST 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 | 19132 |
| Issued May 13, 2026 | 2410 N 15TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 13, 2026 | 2927 N 22ND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2546 N 33RD ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI, MHD & 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2348 N 16TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX . EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 1629 W TORONTO ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2544 N 33RD ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI, MHD & 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2827 N 20TH 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2934 JUDSON 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 3135 N 28TH ST | AlterationsReplumb and change fixtures in the kitchen and bathroom New HWH. | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2712 N DOVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STADARDS ALTERATIONS- 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. 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; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITED IN THE BASE | — | David Thompson | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2221 W LIPPINCOTT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A ROOF REPLACEMENT WITH 12% SHEATHING ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | UNION ROOFING CONTRACTORS INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2334 N 16TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2200-20 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REFACEMENT OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY STATICALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED FREESTANDING SIGN AND TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY CANOPY SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | UA PROJECTS COMPANY, LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 2324 N 16TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1" water service, 5" Curb Trap, 4" Main Drain, 4" fresh air inlet Installing 29 Fixtures 3 HWH 7 Lavs 7 Toilets 3 KS 3 Washers 6 Shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19132 |
| Issued May 12, 2026 | 1303 W RUSH 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2546 N 33RD ST | AlterationsInstallation of complete new plumbing system for a 2-family dwelling, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 6.5 bathrooms, 2 laundry, 2 water heater and 2 kitchen. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2316 N LAMBERT ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans.(Note: rooftop installations will require plans unless it has already been included on any approved alteration plans. Adding a 70,000 BTU, Air and heat unit 2 1/2 ton. One appliance connected to the duct work, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLI | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2263 N 17TH 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 | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2450 N 32ND ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2431 N BANCROFT ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap FAI and repair main sewer line from curb to house. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2727 N NEWKIRK ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-017893 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR REAR WALL 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 ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLA | — | REGINALD HARRISON | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2263 N 17TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-049876. For the complete demolition of a property as part of The City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued May 11, 2026 | 2544 N 33RD ST | AlterationsInstallation of complete new plumbing system for a 2-family dwelling, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 6.5 bathrooms, 2 laundry, 2 water heater and 2 kitchen. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19132 |