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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1308 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 12B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1313 N 26TH 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 |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2021 N 19TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-096795. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. No stucco. 4' corral fence across front from 2017 to 2029 N. 19th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1909 W THOMPSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1911 W THOMPSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1306R N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 10B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1306 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 9B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1324 N BROAD ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING ACCESSORY SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2308 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1310 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 11B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2021 N 19TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2004 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR A SITE WORK PERMIT PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1701 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1324 N BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING ACCESSORY SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2516 TURNER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | Plato A. Marinakos, Jr. Architect, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1957 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-013766 | — | Craig Dwyer | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3139 FONTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1525 N HOLLYWOOD 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1234 N 29TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-009272 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO ROOF AND CHIMNEY 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. | — | William Klotz | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000455 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1700 W MONTGOMERY AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2230 RIDGE AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-000414. 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 2232 Ridge. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2124 N 28TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (exterior wall, sister joists and window header) to resolve case #719028. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #719028. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2230 RIDGE AVE | AlterationsFor 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 | 19121 |