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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1829 N BAILEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. | — | SimpliVest LLC | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2916 W OXFORD ST |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2014 N 32ND 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1524 N 26TH 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 Replace 100 amp panel, replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in living room, dining room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1829 N GRATZ ST | AlterationsWATER HEATER REPLACEMENT | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1449 N HOLLYWOOD 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. | — | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1833 N NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & SECTION OF MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3136 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-002902 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2025 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, SERVED BY A FOUR INCH (4") FIRE SERVICE LINE, WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20 AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMING AND ELECTRICAL WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3021 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system ,throughout -per approved drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. **SEPARATE INTERIOR WIRING PERMIT REQ'D FOR OTHER WORK** | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3210 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 400 Amp single-phase service with grounding, meter sockets, distribution panels for house and 5 apartments, rewire entire house to include receptacles, lighting circuits, water heaters, and HVAC equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3134 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-002904 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2702 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. | — | MARK C MOORMAN | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3215 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1841 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2025-003696 Plumbing per plans | — | Bradley Otto | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1841 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2025-003696 Plumbing per plans | — | Bradley Otto | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3114-16 PAGE 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 Replace 100 AMP panel Replace outlets and switches | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1607 N BOUVIER 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 Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire molds (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1220 N 29TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Child Care - Child Care Center | — | MAGDALIS MELO | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1600-36 N BROAD ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesTemporary tenting for Temple University private event. Tenting will be on the private campus of Temple University. Install 8/10/26 Remove 8/21/26. Tents installed as per manufactures instructions and 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code. No tents proposed in the Street or sidewalks. | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1422 DIAMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1219 N 31ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | James Martorelli | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2432 JEFFERSON 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 30 Switches, 55 outlets, wiring whole house, 7 GFCI, recessed light 40 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1708 W OXFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace curb trap, fai, main drain to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19121 |