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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 131 TASKER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19148 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000455 | — |
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| 19121 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 457 N 51ST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007269 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 217 S 24TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3035 W STILES ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Steven M Mcleod | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1514 S 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 101-09 N 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 (11) sprinkler heads for interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 5603-07 WALNUT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Convenience Sales | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1501 SELLERS ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace the existing fire alarm system with a new fire alarm system including the removal and replacement of the existing fire alarm control panel with a new fire alarm control panel as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | CAD Electric Inc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 112 E SPRINGER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002690 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 6518 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. Full house re-wire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY MODULAR STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AND PORCH. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. BLOWER DOOR TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 779 OR ASTM E 1827 BY AN APPROVED THIRD-PARTY AGENCY. | 1 | Duran Perkins | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7232 ALGARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior structural alterations only 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. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRE FOR FUTURE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. | — | Lapstone LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2248 N FRONT ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES LOCATED IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 5563 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO EXTERIOR WALL TO INCLUDE NEW WINDOW PER APPROVED PLANS. | 2 | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2901 SNYDER AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, COMMON ROOF DECK AND GREEN ROOF WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS (MIHB UTILIZED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 20 | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1318 N ALDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005910 | — | Brigel Group LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7039 EDMUND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1236 VAN KIRK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DREMODELING LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2348 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 6376-78 CITY AVE | Alterations | — | Francis Taylor | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 313 S 12TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | VINCENT R CAIMI | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 6601-19 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND FANS AS PER PLANS. ***SEPARATE PERMIT SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR INSTALLATION OF AN APPROVED AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM*** | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19149 |