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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2014 KATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE EXISTING AS-BUILT REAR-WALL CLADDING ENCROACHMENT CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLATION CF-2025-020679, AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUPPORTED BY THE SUBMITTED SURVEY, STRUCTURAL REPORT, AND COURT-ORDERED MUTUAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT. ** NO OTHER WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT ** | — | LUCCI CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1729 S EDGEWOOD ST |
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| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| DAINE BARRETT |
| 19142 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1800 ARCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5015 PENTRIDGE 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) HVAC systems, (1) for each dwellinng unit. Each system will have a 1.5 ton heat pump, AC, ductwork, 7 registers, and 1 return. | — | REFURB PHILLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 307 REX AVE | 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. To legalize the installation of 2 HVAC systems, one for the 1st floor and the other for the 2nd and 3rd floors. 1st floor will have a 2 ton 24k BTU heat pump, air handler, and coil. The 2nd and 3rd floor will have a 3 ton 36k BTU heat pump, air handler, | — | Ace Hardware Home Services | 19118 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1021 WAKELING ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 229 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001603 | — | Lins Renovation LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4000 S 26TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. Separate Street | — | — | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1822-24 N HANCOCK ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM THREE DEEDED LOTS (1822-24 N HANCOCK ST, 1827 PALETHORP ST AND 1829-31 PALETHORP ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1200 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R-2 AND INTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 OTHER WORK. | 1 | SANTECH CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 425 LEVERINGTON 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temp cables from generators to field distro panels. | — | CONLEY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5220 WALTON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service, 30 space panel, run eight 20 AMP lines, replace outlets, GFCI's, fixtures and switches. (Fishing Method) PHDC Work Order #222281. | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1850 N LEITHGOW ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 3-INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. 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. | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 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-2024-006428 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 308 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION AT THE REAR AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | kray construction llc | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 610 W TUSCULUM ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), 3 way switch replacement (2), GFCI receptacle replacement (3) install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), replace exterior light fixture (1), Add outdoor receptacle and light (1), replace receptacle (15) 15 A Afci circuit and receptacle bedroom (2) toggle switch replacement (9) Install flush mount basement lights (3) 20A circuit kitchen (1) Run wire to new living room light location, run wire to non working bedroom light location, ALL W | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5055 PORTICO ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM. WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2314 N 10TH ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2449 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000464 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6055 SPRUCE 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 | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2439 N 29TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 35 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | AMBIT INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5249 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling two intillijacks to stabilize the floor framing system of the single family home. details per plan, no other work included | — | JES Construction, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2429 N 29TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a three (3) story attach structure for use as single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | AMBIT INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3509 N 7TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |