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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationHook up twin 192kw portable generator as per NEC and provide stand by electrician for ESPN. this is for Phillies game on July20,2026 for ESPN broadcast truck. We are setting up on July 19th | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1500-02 PINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC |
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| 19102 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3205 SALMON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JPW PLUMBING | C | 19134 |
| 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-2024-006417 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005056 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2327 E DAUPHIN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 116 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 135 S 17TH ST | AlterationsPLUMBING ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING CAFE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1316 SAINT VINCENT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1523 WALLACE ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot line to create one lot (Parcel A) from three deeded lots (1523, 1525-27, and 1529 Wallace St). Size and location per plan. | — | Gabriel Deck DBA: Gnome Architects LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1717 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of power lighting and receptacles for classrooms all work per approved plans Amended 8/4/26 Installation of Fire alarm All work per approved plans NEC 2016 & NFPA 72 2016 | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1251 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST-FLOOR VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT RESIDENTIAL SPACE TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4255 MALTA ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A DECK IN THE REAR YARD OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring of office space installation of fire alarm devices. All work per approved plans NEC 2017, NFPA 2016 | — | J.W. Carrigan | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1139 FANSHAWE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 801 W CUMBERLAND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2615 E BIRCH 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/ | — | PASP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. Install (2) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4409 UNRUH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6301-93 OXFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REMOVAL OF THREE (3) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS (REMOVE ALL WINDOW SIGNS, SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRES FOR ALL WINDOW SIGNS) AND FOR ERECTION OF THREE (3) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS AND OTHER WALL SIGN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1206 S 21ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4438 OAKMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001890 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1163 S 9TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 10903 WALDEMIRE DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19154 |