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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2144 S FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 90k BTU furnace, 3 Ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | SILVERBACK RENOVATIONS INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 930 TASKER ST |
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| EZ Wall 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 |
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| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 525 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replace existing heat pump only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. Relocate outdoor unit from wall mount to lower roof (2 ft below). | — | East Coast Comfort | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (4) temp generators (2) are 320 kw and the other (2) 70 kw for a concert | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2238 S 5TH ST | AlterationsEmergency: replace Curb Trap & FAI, footway | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 600 MOORE ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Maintenance and Repair of Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 825 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL AND REAR ADDITIONS WITH INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationHook up 12 generators for All Star game as per NEC. tThe generators are for tv networks to broadcast all-star baseball game on July 14,2026. This will power Broadcast trucks for FOX, MLB, Netflix, Game press and some office trailers for sportscasters. | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 208 PIERCE ST | Alterationsreplace water service | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 107 MCCLELLAN ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap fai main drain | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2427 S ALDER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace 3 fixture in bathroom on 2nd floor. Lav sink, toilet and tub. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1931 S JUNIPER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-009501 | — | AMT CONSTRUCTION INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 825 PIERCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew addition to existing single-family structure as per approved plan. Construction is for a 2nd and 3rd story addition with a 8' front setback for third story. No access to 2nd floor roof from 3rd floor is permitted with this permit, Height NTE 38' | — | Reynolds Engineering Company | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 38 JACKSON ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO MIXED USE BUILDING.. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 806 JOHNSTON ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the meter. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2539 S MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationReview outlets, switches, lighting fixtures with new 100 amp panel. | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1829 S 2ND ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 942 JOHNSTON ST | AlterationsRemove and replace one bathtub and one water closet in existing locations. Reconnect to existing water, waste, and vent piping. No relocation of fixtures. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | Northeast Plumbing & Drain Cleaning LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations throughout a single-family dwelling. Slab replacement to accommodate new habitable space (seven-foot ceilings) in the front portion of the basement and NOT TO GO BELOW EXISTING FOUNDATIONS with new egress well (See Streets Department approval) EXCAVATIONS ARE NOT PROPOSED TO EXCEED 5 FOOT IN DEPTH AS NOTED ON THE PLANS. REAR PORTION OF THE BASEMENT IS UNHABITABLE AND IS FOR "MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ONLY AND TO REMAIN UNFINISHED- NO FINISH WORK APPROVED ON THIS PORTION (MECHANIC | — | Fremont Homes - 35 Newberry LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 2539 S MARSHALL ST | AlterationsTo install fixtures and pipes: 2 lavatory, 2 water closet, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry sink. Replace interior house drain and stack | — | KEN CHAN | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 820 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationThis will be for a rehab to the single family house. All superficial alterations and all new mechanicals will be ran (plumbing, electrical, HVAC). detail per plan. no excavation in the basemnt, no lowering of basement floor and existing floor framing to remain. | — | AMF Construction Inc. | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1258 PIERCE ST | AlterationsReplace water service with new copper water service. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1020 PATTISON AVE | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g close proximity pyro and flame effects. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |