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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2208 WALLACE 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 | — | JOHN LOONSTYN | 19130 | |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 |
| 880 N BUCKNELL 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 |
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| 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1921 PARRISH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 737 N BUCKNELL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Mallard Builders LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 870 N 28TH ST | Alterations40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2633 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR OFFICE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ALL OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE. ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ******************************** | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2020 GREEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 755 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-001999 | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 753 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-001998 | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN 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 | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN 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 | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 839 N 26TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 30 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 827 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. ***NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 835 N TAYLOR ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PROPOSED LOT) FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS (835 N TAYLOR ST & 837 N TAYLOR ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1723 RIDGE AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2038 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, STAIRS, BASEMENT SLAB, POSTS, AND NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS. 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 | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1601 SPRING GARDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing insufficient voice fire alarm system; 1:1 replacement of initiating and notification appliances, fire phone jacks using existing wiring. New FACP with voice components and amplifiers. New emergency two-way communication system as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA 72. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 873 N 22ND ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007974 | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2038 WALLACE ST | ExcavationFOR THE REMOVAL / PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING SLAB AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW SLAB TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *************************** | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 873 N 22ND 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. | — | SUN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2826 CAMBRIDGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Relacing 5" Curb Trap, 4" Main Drain, 4" Fresh Air Inlet | — | THOMAS UHL | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2826 CAMBRIDGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installing 11 Fixtures 1 HWH 3 Lavs 3 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 2 Shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2815 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations and second floor rear addition, Same footprint. Rebuild front porch of existing single fmaily dwelling. details per plan. | — | US HOME BUILDERS LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2737 W GIRARD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | JUDE ARIJAJE | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1907 GREEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsAddition and/or Alteration per plan. Drainage, Vents and Water lines for 9 Wc, 18 Lav, 4 Tubs, 5 Showers, 8 Kitchen sink, 8 Washers,2 Area Drain, 3 Downspout, 2 FD, 2 Sump Pumps, 3 Hose bib and 8 Water Heaters | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | C | 19130 |