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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3316 N FAIRHILL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | IBI I REYES OLAZABAL | 19140 | |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1320-22 N SMEDLEY ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH BALCONIES, ROOF DECKS AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. |
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| KIERAN MILLER |
| C |
| 19121 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2607 HOBSON ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2831 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012958 | — | SPIRO NACO | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1338-40 SELLERS ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | SCL Consulting LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001893 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 821 E CHELTEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsExterior Water Distribution and Exterior Building Drainage for New Construction in accordance with Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1721 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3752 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation of a wheelchair lift with accommodating site work , single family dwelling. details per plan. installation shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2721 N 13TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY VB CONSTRUCTION TYPE WITH REAR DECKS AT 2ND AND 3RD FL., ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNITS) DWELLINGS- R2 OCCUPANCY. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. 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 201 | 4 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 210 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1180 S 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004742 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 21 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing electrical devices in kind, including outlets, switches, and cover plates. No new circuits, service upgrades, or modifications to the existing electrical system are proposed. | — | RESPONSE ELECTRIC, INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 754 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4820 WESTMINSTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 31 HARVEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2728 N REESE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2500-30 WELSH RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)Erection of an accessory wall sign. Size and location per plan. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2725 N 13TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, REAR DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ************************************* | 3 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1543 S 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeReplacing existing deck with New construction of rear deck with new footings and vertical support columns as per approved plan | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2034 S 5TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1837 CHESTNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings on 1st floor as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/REPAIR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3732 WESTHAMPTON DR | 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 | — | — | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2659 ROBERTS AVE | AlterationsInstallation of complete new plumbing system for a single-family dwelling, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 4 bathrooms, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen sink and 1 water heater. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19129 |