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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3618 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 |
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| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1008 GREENWICH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 8021-23 CRAIG ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-019997 FOR REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR MASONRY WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | 1 | AMERICAN HOME & BUSINESS REMODELING | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 457 N 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit first floor, exhaust fan ceiling, bathroom fixture, bathroom wall fixture, new receptacle and circuit , arc fault, relocate electrical devices, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to NEC Fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1513 N 27TH 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 new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 20 total diffusers. One system will have a 2.5 ton air handler and heat pump. The other system will have a 3.5 ton air handler and heat pump. | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-005874 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 313 CHURCH LN | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 740 S 18TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeAPPLICATION IS FOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Ping Architects | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3401 ARAMINGO 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 | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1701 PINE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the partial demolition and addition of a roof deck and roof deck access structure (roof deck accessory to residential use). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Gabriel Deck DBA: Gnome Architects LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 5716 DREXEL RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2423 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 | 7536 RUGBY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1730 FEDERAL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | ALTUS DEVELOPMENT INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1700 ELLSWORTH ST | AlterationsInstalling curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, 1" water service, 5 water closets, 5 lavatories, 4 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 sump pump & 1 laundry outlet. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2613 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 12301-75 ACADEMY RD | SignERECTION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. SIGN ACCESSORY TO BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRIC. | — | — | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-005874 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 105-35 W ERIE AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE ZP-2026-004253 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 500-02 SOUTH ST | 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 STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4220 W THOMPSON 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g 2" max. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1957 PRESIDENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO REMOVE ONE (1) INTERIOR PARKING SPACE AND TO CREATE ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRCAL WORK* | — | — | 19115 |