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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 38 E SELTZER ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of 3 full bath 1 water heater 1 washer and dryer 1 kitchen sink | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 | |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-006584 | — |
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| PLUMB-TECH LLC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2026 N BAMBREY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-006585 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-016375 | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19114 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 8 SAINT JAMES CT | Addition and/or AlterationRun new wire for outlets and switches on top floor (master bedroom, closet and master bathroom) Run new wire for spotlights on the top floor( master bedroom, closet and master bathroom) Run new wire for outlets and switches on main floor (living room and kitchen) Run new wire on the main floor (kitchen) Run new wire in the kitchen pantry (main Floor) run new wire for spotlights in guest bathroom (main floor) Run new wire in the closet (main Floor) Run new wire for spotlights in the mudroom (1st | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1507 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL-32 SPACE PANEL, BASEMENT/FIRST FLLOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, ELECTRIC RACE WAYS (WIRE MOLD), GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT- FIRST FLOOR, GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, ARC FAULT, INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE(BASEMENT) INSTALL BATTERY SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, INSTALL BATTERY SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, REDISTRIBUTE OVERLOADED CIRCUIT( BASEMENT) REPLACE RECEPTACLE 15/20 AMP | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 221 MIFFLIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor underpinning of the existing foundation, lowering of the basement floor level, and creation of an egress window well. Size and location per plans. The basement level will be used as habitable space within the existing Single-Family Dwelling. | — | Theodore Fatsher | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5642 ADDISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5 CRESCENT DR | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install 462 Cat6a plenum cables at 175' average on 4th floor. Provide and install 28 Cat6a plenum cables at 150' average on 1st floor. All cabling will be installed per current NEC. No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1640-48 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionInstall a 200 amp service for temporary power during construction - stringer lights, GFCI protected outlets. ALL WORK AS PER NEC, NFPA, & CITY OF PHILA CODE REQUIREMENTS | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2504 N CHADWICK ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-061484. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2502, 2506 N. Chadwick. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationInstall grounding and temp power feeds from temp portable generators for the MLB All Star Game Street Event. Temporary power install is for less than 90 Days. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 38 E SELTZER ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard - TOTAL REWIRE OF BOTH DWELLING UNITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 2020 NEC | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING ROOF-MOUNTED LIGHTING AND INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGH POLES AT GROUND LEVEL. 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 | HAINES & KIBBLEHOUSE INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1726 N DOVER ST | AlterationsThe proposed plumbing work associated with an Addition or Alteration requires submittal of applicable EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - https://www.phila.gov/media/20260622154348/PB_030_F-EZ-Plumbing-Permit-Standards-2026.pdf Standard must be signed and include AP# | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 421 N PRESTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R MINIMUM. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *IEBC 2018* | 3 | KJS Construction, PC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1928 S 17TH ST | ExcavationFor an excavation work. Work to include underpinning of existing structure. **All work to be performed per approved plans** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work ** | 1 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 512 BRINTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Pace Architecture and Design | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-006583 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-006584 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2827 N 9TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MC ARCHITECTURAL LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2532 N CHADWICK 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 | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 801-21 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunication wiring for 95 dual locations consisting of 2 Cat6A plenum cables at 150' average.. All work to be perform according to the 2017 and per approved plans. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 8213 SHAWNEE ST | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALL NEW INTERIOR SANITARY DRAINS/PVC AND DOMESTIC PLASTIC PEX WATER LINES.INSTALL FIXTURES. INSTALL SEWER LATERAL,CURB TRAP,FAI,1"DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE AND BACKFLOW FROM CURB INTO HOUSE | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19118 |