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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6333 MALVERN AVE | Major DemolitionDEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY, MASONRY, STEEL AND CONCRETE DINING HALL BUILDING BY HAND & MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 |
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| 2411 N 11TH ST |
| New Construction or AdditionsAMENDMENT 7/16/2026 ADDITION OF FIXTURES TO 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-2024-006413 |
| — |
| JOSEPH ROSATI INC |
| 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 611 N 66TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1422 N VOGDES ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | RICHARD NELSON | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005181 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2428 CEDAR 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. 2nd floor:Existing unit remains unchanged (3.5 ton, 92%, 80 kBtu), only repair and replacement of existing ductwork. 3rd floor:Existing unit remains unchanged (12 kBtu mini split singlezone) replacement of the copper lineset. | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 203 CARPENTER 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. Two 3.5 ton condensers, two 92% eff., 90k btu furnaces, 14 registers. | — | Joseph Piacentini | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2620 N 9TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001889 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6347 GILLESPIE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5716 DREXEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of 1st fl, replacement of fixtures, installation of 4 switches, 9 outlets, 6 recessed lights, 3 suspended ceiling lights; remodel of 2nd fl, replacement of fixtures, installation of 9 switches, 5 outlets, 14 recessed lights, 2 ceiling fans, 3 wall sconces | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3425 FRANCIS HARPER DR | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 12" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 12" APPOLLO RPLF4A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND UL LISTED 10 X 8 HSC PATTERSON FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | F.E. Moran. Inc, Fire Protection | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 716 N 43RD ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED, FOUR-STORY BUILDING WITH PARTIAL BASEMENT, FRONT PORCH AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR MECHANICAL ACCESS ONLY. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *RECORDED DEED OF CONSOLIDATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO CO ISSUANCE* | 20 | LA88 REMOD INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 286 PARKER AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/REPAIR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1067 ALCOTT 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | TRI STATE BUILDING CORPORATION | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1823 REED ST | AlterationsReplace 30' stack pipe. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 534 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH 8FT SETBACK, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | WYCHE RAYDRIAN | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2437 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 | 1708-10 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Thomas Arnold | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationHook up portable twin 192kw portable generator as per NEC for broadcast tuck for ESPN game on July 16, 2026. provide standby electrician for game we are setting up on July 15th for game. | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1217 S HARMONY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1508 N 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2658 S 62ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5110 WARRINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JAY EARL D | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3620 ASPEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH TWO (2) ROOF DECKS FOR THE UPPER LEVEL UNITS. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13.** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTI | 4 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19104 |