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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1732 ADDISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of an existing single family attached structure, details as shown on the plan. | — | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | 19146 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2015 KATER 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 |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (19) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1332 S COLORADO ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2141 LATONA 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. Replace existing coil & condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Ronald Musser | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1910 FITZWATER ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing 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. No work to the front facade as part of this permit. No work to windows or exterior doors on this permit as | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | NAGEL LAVIN INC | C | 19146 |
| 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 | 1217 S HARMONY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19146 |
| 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 | 1414 S 18TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005181 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1206 S 21ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2227 DICKINSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1832-44 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP I-2 OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A NEW MAMMOGRAPHY ROOM, A NEW TECH WORKROOM, AND PROVIDE FINISHES UPGRADES IN TWO (2) EXISTING ULTRASOUND ROOMS. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC AND PA DOH APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC | C | 19146 |
| 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 | 2523 SOUTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a one-story addition at the rear of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1823 REED ST | AlterationsReplace 30' stack pipe. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2014 KATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE EXISTING AS-BUILT REAR-WALL CLADDING ENCROACHMENT CONDITION ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLATION CF-2025-020679, AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS AND SUPPORTED BY THE SUBMITTED SURVEY, STRUCTURAL REPORT, AND COURT-ORDERED MUTUAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT. ** NO OTHER WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT ** | — | LUCCI CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1823 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | REESE JOHN A III | 19146 |
| 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 9, 2026 | 1517 S 30TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002682 | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2030 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade the service from 100 amp to a 200 amp service Including : - 200 amp meter socket inclosure outdoor -200 amp service cable from meter socket outdoor inclosure - 200 amp 40 circuit breaker main electrical panel copper bars Siemens - Install new grounding -50 amp receptacle | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, FACADE WORK, INFILLS, PARTIAL DEMO, NEW PARTITIONS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | CLEMENS CONSTRUCTION CO INC.. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1714 WASHINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | C | 19146 |