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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-005874 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 | |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 424 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. |
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| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2449 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000464 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1639 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1832-44 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A NEW MAMMOGRAPHY ROOM, A NEW TECH WORKROOM, AND PROVIDE FINISHES UPGRADES IN TWO (2) EXISTING ULTRASOUND ROOMS. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PA DOH APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 821 FITZWATER 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. Install (1) 12K BTU ductless mini split system | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2436 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 2 | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2731 N 13TH ST | New ConstructionFOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR 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 | 8251 THOURON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2401 N 10TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-009998, RP-2025-010000, RP-2025-010001, RP-2025-010002, RP-2025-010003, RP-2025-010004, RP-2025-010005, AND RP-2025-010009 to include Underpinning as per approved plans. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2425 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 | 2427 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 | 2539 S 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL. ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1427 E OXFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1516 W NEDRO AVE | 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1846 E RUSSELL ST | New Construction or AdditionsFor 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 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1024 E RITTENHOUSE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2000-10 E ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TENANT FITOUT TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (SPACE A). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2031 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFor the demolition and reconstruction of an existing chimney (Chimney A) and the restoration of 4 existing chimneys (B-E) per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. | — | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6055 SPRUCE ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-087732. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 6053 Spruce. Detached garage to remain. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2128 W PASSYUNK AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2335 N 10TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010020 and RP-2025-010021 | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | AlterationsDemo of existing plumbing . Rough in of in wall and overhead sanitary and domestic water. Install of new plumbing fixtures and hot water heater. | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3152-54 WILLITS RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one statically illuminated flat wall sign and one statically illuminated projecting sign. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT AND NO EXCAVATION BELOW FIVE FEET PROPOSED). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | Raffael construction llc | 19125 |