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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1742 FEDERAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — |
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| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| 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 8, 2026 | 1428 KENILWORTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINES FOR AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEMS WITH THREE (3) SEPARATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS.*NO STANDPIPES REQUIRED PER BBS VARIANCE UNDER MI-2021-004621.* | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1206 S BONSALL 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1200-08 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUNDATIONS FOR FUTURE ADDITION (SEPARATE BUILDING PERMIT REQUIRED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *IBC 2018* | 1 | Dimitry Starominsky | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2227 DICKINSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1348 S 32ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of 49 kitchens, 49 laundries, 54 toilets, 54 lavatories, 53 tub/showers, 49 hot water heaters, 4" backflow preventer. | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 766 MARTIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ADDITION AND MODIFICATION OF EXISTING BAY WINDOWS, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PERFORATED METAL SCREEN ON THE EXISTING EXTERIOR OF AN ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT NIGHT CLUB AND PUBLIC VENUES IN THE SAME STRUCTURE, WITH ALL OTHER USES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. NO SIGN ON THIS PERMIT. | — | KELLY MAIELLO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2227 DICKINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Alban Cami | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1220 S 19TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelREPLACE TOILET REPLACE LAVATORY REPLACE TUB | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2250 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | TOMISELLI CONSTRUCTION LP | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1517 S 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002682 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1400 S NAPA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 200 AMP, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTOR, GROUNDING SYSTEM. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2318-28 WASHINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF A MASONRY FENCE/WALL & ERECTION OF A REPLACEMENT (STEEL) FENCE TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-061865. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-061865. | 1 | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2526 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION AND RENOVATION WITH A SPLIT-LEVEL ADDITION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE THIRD FLOOR TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILDING, AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | TODD MILLER | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1623 WEBSTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | TOMMY TRAN | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1313 S 23RD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005755 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1241 S BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005903 | — | LEGENDAIR LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1623 WEBSTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 5, 2026 | 2513 FEDERAL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 5, 2026 | 1527 S 21ST ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-047546 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO REAR BAY AND REAR ROOF AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-047546. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT | — | FAWWAZ RHONE | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2140 CHRISTIAN ST | AlterationsInstall laundry tub, 1shower, 1 tub, 3 vanities, 3 toilets and kitchen sink. Run new water lines to all fixtures and 1 hose bib. Install water heater | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19146 |