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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5830 RACE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19139 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3949 N FAIRHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
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| SLR CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS LLC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2517 A ST | AlterationsCurb trap fresh air inlet | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7238 KINDRED ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 | 3 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2751 N 24TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4101 GLENVIEW ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | — | Temporary Tents and Canopies ASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2026 SPRUCE 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. No work to front facade or other exterior work permitted as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). Install (3) 80K BTUs furnaces, (3) 2.5 ton compressors, new ductwork for each unit, and 4 diffusers for each system. Total is 12 diffusers | — | Masada Custom Builders, Inc. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 831 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF SEVEN (7) STARBOLTS AND INSTALLATION OF LINTELS TO THE FRONT FAÇADE OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Urbane Design and Build, LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1723 INGERSOLL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-007081 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 919 N 30TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013347 | — | Brian Monroe | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 307 N 63RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19139 |
| 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 | 426 MOORE 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% 80K BTU furnace, 3.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1221 PINE ST | AlterationsNew waste and water piping and installation of fixtures for five water closets, six lavatories, three showers, one kitchen sink, one utility sink and one washer box | — | KENNETH J KLEIN JR LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1823 REED 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/ | — | REESE JOHN A III | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001894 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 1 | ALTUS DEVELOPMENT INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5374 HAZELHURST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation at existing one family dwelling. Replacing interior doors, trims, wood floors, tile , kitchen cabinets , 6 window in the existing openings, partial sheetrock. Architectural drawings attached with this application. | — | Public Housing Improvements Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2729 N 13TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE CELLAR, ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND TWO REAR DECKS. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************* | 3 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 426 BELGRADE 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 | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001891 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |