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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 816 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Oscar Vladimir Ventura Penalo | 19130 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR |
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| General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LANDSCAPING/PAVEMENT ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING BUILDING, FOR THE ERECTION OF PLAY AREAS CONTAINING PLAY COMPONENTS DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR CHILDREN AND LOCATED ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. 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. |
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| D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC |
| C |
| 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1815 GINNODO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1717-19 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY NINE (9) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHC APPROVAL AND NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2023-005239 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 531 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPER THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front façade as part of this permit. Install new 300-amp service All work per approved plans | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2413 OLIVE ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service, replace main drain, curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 880 N BUCKNELL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES 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. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2027 BRANDYWINE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006029 | — | Ronald Musser | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 880 N BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or Alteration2nd floor bathroom: Replace the bathroom exhaust fan with a new owner provided exhaust fan, Install exterior roof venting for a exhaust fan - 6 feet or less, 1st floor living room, Install a new box and outlet on the window wall of the living room, Move pendant light over a few feet and rehang, Future 1/2 bathroom: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor where the new half bath will be framed out, Feed the switch (open walls), Provide and install a new work box and switch (open walls), Switch | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 3032 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2144 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4" water service curb to meter | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1611-15 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THR LEGALIZATION OF WORK FOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO AN EXISTING SPACE . WORK TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE FOR AALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Shay Argaman | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall stacks, drain lines for fixtures in cast iron and pvc, install risers and water lines for fixtures in copper and pex, install shower pans or tubs, install main drains, install fixtures, hot water heaters. Install exterior curb trap, building drain, & fresh Air Inlet | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2701 BROWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING REAR PORTION ON FIRST FLOOR AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING REAR DECK ABOVE IT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION IN THE REAR WITH ROOF DECK (ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL UNIT ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Pawel Weglewski | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Special Event - Short Term COCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR SPECIAL EVENT (HALLOWEEN EVENT) WITH A MAXIMUM 1724 PERSONS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 33 DAYS (**AS APPROVED BY BBS VARIANCE UNDER MI-2025-003979**) IN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2311 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Wiring, Lighting Installation, FA Supply and Installation NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 **ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS*** | — | MERIDIAN ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATES | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1827 NORTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story rear addition to existing structure with roof deck above addition accessed from 3rd story of existing structure as per approved plan. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 802 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | ZACHARY TORRES | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 602 N 21ST ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring for restrooms All work Per approved plans. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Sal Cascio | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2007 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR REWIRING OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT INCLUDING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Young's Electrical Services | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1527-47 CALLOWHILL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED EIGHT (8) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH ASSOCIATED ELEVATOR OVERRUNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (188) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND ONE (1) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT THE GROUND FLOOR; TO INCLUDE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING TWO (2) ADA ACCESSIBLE SPACES | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 812 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the replacement of the garage door header, water damaged sheathing, insulation, and rear wall siding per plan. | — | ZACHARY TORRES | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 873 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire Of Single Family Home Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 150 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | HARRY BECK | 19130 |