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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1355 E HEWSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004343 | — | JESSE JONES | 19125 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1217 E OXFORD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a 3 story attach structure (height NTE 38 feet) with basement and roof deck access by roof deck access structure. Size and location per plan. |
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| MED DCD GROUP LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1355 E HEWSON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004343 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011091 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2157 E LEHIGH AVE | New Construction or Additions4 water closet 2 lavs 2 hand wash sink 1 three compartment sink 2 bar sinks roughin copper and set fixtures all above ground plumbing one grease trap | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011092 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011090 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1355 E HEWSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. 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 | 1 | Metropolitan Property Services, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011093 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2617 SALMON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 112 E ALLEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR TWO STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. 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. | 1 | Aristone Louxz | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2456 SEPVIVA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002672 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new wiring from existing panels to support receptacles, lighting, mechanical equipment ,fire alarm. -NOTED TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES (SEE APPROVED LOCATIONS)- ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | RCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 867 E THOMPSON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007530 | — | Austin Batenga | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD 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 | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2541 SALMON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations including structural repairs of the front portion of an existing single family attached structure. details as shown in the plans. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002640 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 1364 E COLUMBIA AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Shay Argaman | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2642 CEDAR 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2449 TULIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD CURB TO HOUSE. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2610 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004035 | — | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 8 JEFFERSON ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE 21 DAY POSTING CAN BE WAIVED FOR DANGEROUS CASE [SECTION A-303.2 OF ADMINISTRATIVE CODE] | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1224 FRANKFORD AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-003216) TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1808 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19125 |