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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2246 N 21ST ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 |
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| 1318 W GLENWOOD AVE |
| ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE BUILDING (SEE CP-2020-002908) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** |
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| SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR |
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| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3018 W LEHIGH AVE | 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 Aug 21, 2026 | 2234 N BANCROFT 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 Aug 20, 2026 | 2522 W FIRTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2537 N 34TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO EXISTING TRIPLEX. 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 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2513 N DOUGLAS ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACE WIRES IN BASEMENT CEILING THAT WERE CUT BY BURGLARY, REPLACE 2 LIGHTS, 60 AMP FOR HEAT PUMP, 30 AMP FOR CONDENSER, 30 AMP FOR HOT WATER BOILER, INSTALL GROUNDING SYSTEM AS NEEDED, ADDITIONAL 15 AND 20 AMP CIRCUITS TO ALSO BE REPLACED IN BASEMENT CEILING, ALL WIRES BEING FISHED, ARC FAULT PROTECTION AS NEEDED | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2542 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2818 N GARNET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2928 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationfront porch repair of an existing single fmaily attached dwelling, details per plan. no openings permitted and minimum 1 hour fire separation shall be provided for wall located on the property line. | — | Telas Builders & management | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3230 W HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and partial house drain curb to house | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2902 N TAYLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | JAY EARL D | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2319-21 W SERGEANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2001-49 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or Alteration(SEE ENGINEER APPROVED KIT cut-sheet) Interior electrical renovation for a radiology suite. Work includes temporary power and lighting provisions, electrical demolition and make-safe procedures, installation of new lighting fixtures and lighting controls, receptacles and branch circuitry, new distribution equipment including panelboards, transformer, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, feeders, grounding and bonding systems, power connections for radiology equipment, HVAC equipment connection | — | G TEHCNOLOGY, INC. | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2921 N 26TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AND PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***************** FISHING WIRES *********************** | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2410 N 15TH ST | AlterationsInstallation of 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks and 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2410 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 AMP service with a 3 gang meter socket and rewire as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2854 N 23RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1429 W HAGERT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2446 W HUNTINGDON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2507 N MARSTON ST | Alterationsinstall new bathtub, lav sink, and water closet, install 2 drain lines to bath and lave. install 3" drain to water cloest | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2925 N BAILEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2234 N BANCROFT ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-096176. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2232, 2236 N. Bancroft. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3004 N BAMBREY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water line from curb to house/meter | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2425 N 15TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19132 |