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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 841 N 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attached structure with cellar to use as single family household living (affordable housing unit). Size and location as shown in the plan. | — | MARSHALL SABATINI PC | 19130 | |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1234 E STAFFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. |
| 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6505 N 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 437 DUPONT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 135 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, DOORS, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | BUCH CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 706-08 PORTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MERCANTILE BUILDING (RETAIL STORE). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE BREACHING OF BASEMENT PARTITION WALLS. 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 | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1603 S JUNIPER 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 furnace and AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DAVID DIGRAVIO | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 965 N RANDOLPH ST | 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 | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 3021 DARNELL RD | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. remove existing flat roof, install new insulation board, install new TPO roof material. | — | — | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1303 HOPE 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | 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 Jul 8, 2026 | 3658 GENESEE DR | Addition and/or Alteration REMOVE TWO GARAGE DOOR REMOVED AND INFILL WITH BRICK WALL AND FOR THE REMOVAL OF TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACES. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLANS. NO OTHER WORK INCLUDED | — | — | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2317 N CLEVELAND 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 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 8, 2026 | 5305 RISING SUN AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2209 N 33RD ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementEZ PERMIT WINDOWS & DOORS PERMIT- For the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Replace 3 windows. | — | — | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2417 PEROT 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 Jul 8, 2026 | 5122 W THOMPSON 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 3601L MARKET ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH ASSEMBLY & EMTERTAINMENT ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 14202 BARCALOW ST | Retaining WallEZ STANDARDS RETAINING WALLS - For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. 3.8 ft retaining wall around whole house. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1303 HOPE ST | 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6321 MCCALLUM ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | AlterationsFit-out of coffee shop. 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 | — | Grabowski Plumbing & Heating, LLC | C | — |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO A 4" COMBINED PRIVATE DOMESTIC/ FIRE MAIN, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO A 4" COMBINED PRIVATE DOMESTIC/ FIRE MAIN, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19134 |