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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3066 N SYDENHAM 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 | — | — | 19132 | |
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| 2736 N 28TH ST |
| New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE DEOLITION TO THE REAR PART OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. |
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| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3209 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | CLAYTON BROTHERS | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2813 W HUNTINGDON 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 Aug 7, 2026 | 1542 W YORK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001398 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2813 W HUNTINGDON ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-093621. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2811 W. Huntingdon. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1341 W YORK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001345 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2237 W INDIANA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 300 amp service, wiring throughout, smoke alarms ,em. lighting . Install automatic fire alarm system w/ smoke detection throughout nonresidential portion. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Armand Parllaku | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1536 W YORK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Ronaldo De Luna | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2825 N CROSKEY 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES, OUTLETS, ETC INSTALLING (5) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3104 N CROSKEY 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2539 N 26TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2329 N 27TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 1 hwh | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2863 N BONSALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. **********FISHING WIRES OR USING SURFACE MOUNTED WIRE MOLD ************* | — | HOLDER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2101-49 W LEHIGH AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) FLAT WALL SIGNS WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2314 N BROAD ST | AlterationsRepair section of house drain. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1517 W CUMBERLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2200 N 17TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR JOISTS AND FLOOR/CEILING ASSEMBLIES TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-129618. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | 1 | RUSSELL E BAYSMORE JR | C | 19132 |
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