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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2445 W CUMBERLAND 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 | |
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| 2559 N NEWKIRK ST |
| Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-068885 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND EXTERIOR WALL AND FRAMING AS 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 ADDRESSE |
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| Camdava Enterprise LLC |
| 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2252 N CHADWICK ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2024-021039:- FOR THE DEMOLITION AND RECONSTRUCTION OF A SECOND FLOOR BAY AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-021039:. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MON | — | BORIS VERBITSKY | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3061 N BONSALL 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2521 W SILVER 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 Jul 1, 2026 | 1517 W CUMBERLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure. Details as shown on the plan. | — | Wasky Constructions LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3209 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REAR ADDITION AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP, FIRE SUPPRESSION AND DEMOLITION WORK** | 4 | CLAYTON BROTHERS | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE COMPLETE REWIRING OF AN EXISTING TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING. WORK INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF NEW ELECTRICAL WIRING, DEVICES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, LIGHTING OUTLETS, AND ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS PER 2021 CODE REQUIREMENTS. INSTALL TWO (2) NEW 125-AMP ELECTRICAL PANELS, ONE FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT, AND ONE (1) NEW 100-AMP HOUSE PANEL FOR COMMON AREAS AND HOUSE LOADS. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Alterations4 full bathroom - 2 kitchen sink - 2 dishwasher - 2 washer/dryer - 2 water heaters | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEMOLITION OF ONE STORY REAR PORTION AS PART OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2537 N 34TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY THREE-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-2025-006460 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3209 RIDGE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | CLAYTON BROTHERS | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3132 N NATRONA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelPHDC WO 222339 attached - replace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2433 W CUMBERLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 20 AMP OUTDOOR OUTLET. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. (fishing wires only) | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1343 W SELTZER ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR THE USE OF GROUP LIVING (R3 OCCUPANCY) IN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING. NO WORK IS PERMITTED UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2549 W SILVER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-033580. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-033580. | — | BLACKMON REAL ESTATE LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2420 N PATTON ST | AlterationsReplace house trap, fresh air inlet, and sewer main to inside of basement | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2545 W ARIZONA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2459 N 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 Amp Service and Circuit Panel, New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2017 NEC. All wiring by fishing | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 3107 N 32ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to convert an existing basement/garage area into habitable living space within an existing single-family dwelling. Work to include new interior partitions, finishes, and associated life safety improvements as required. No change in occupancy classification is proposed and no structural work.. see permit # RP-2025-012903 other work details. | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2834 N BAILEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS 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. 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/ | — | DAREN HARDIMON | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2314 N BROAD 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 Jun 29, 2026 | 2330 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. 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. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2645 N BOUVIER 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3135 N 34TH ST | AlterationsREPLACE UNDERFLOOR PLUMBING FOR LAV, TOILET AND BATHTUB FIRST FLOOR BATHROOM (PIPE ONLY) | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19132 |