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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2733 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | AMPTRON LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2237 N ORIANNA ST |
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| 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 |
| 19133 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2916 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in living room, dinning room and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2237 N ORIANNA ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-077224. For the complete demolition of property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Clean lot at 223 N. Orianna. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence across front of 2237 and 2239 N. Orianna. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2248 N 5TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001529 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2235 N AMERICAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1017 W NEVADA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2404 N 3RD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011657 | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2733 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new 300-amp electrical service with four (4) meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, | — | AMPTRON LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 2825 HOPE ST | Minor Demolition*MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2023-007460. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIG | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 2700 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2554 N 12TH 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. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmend Permit 7/24/2026 - ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006425 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2319 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration Replacement of existing 120v/240v electrical devices. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 923 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 221 W LIPPINCOTT 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmend Permit 7/24/2026 - ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006418 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2319 N 3RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000467 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000467 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2554 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-010359 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAMENDMENT 7/16/2026 ADDITION OF FIXTURES IN EQUIPMENT ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006420 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAMENDMENT 7/16/2026 ADDITION OF FIXTURES IN EQUIPMENT ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006419 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000467 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2804 N MARVINE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | — | C | 19133 |