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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 433-41 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. The scaffold should be secured to the sidewalk and not to the building. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 6334 WOODBINE AVE | EZ Exterior Window and Door Replacement |
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| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2212 CORAL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (GREEN ROOF ABOVE). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *****************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | Mallard Builders LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3401 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide (14) 2x4's, (19) 2x2's, (5) diameter lights, (5) downlights, (2) wall mount strips, (6) exits, (10) ceiling sensors, (17) switches, (70) duplex outlets, (16) quad outlets, (4) USB outlets, (21) GFI outlets, (38) tele data box and pathway to ceiling, (7) card reader boxes and pathway, and relocate (15) speakers as per 2017 NEC. Install (4) fire alarm speaker strobes and (4) fire alarm strobes as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | FRANK FISHER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (13) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 124 S 18TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. PHC Staff Review of slate sample required for final approval. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2227 DICKINSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2205 PINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2120 E CLEARFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200-amp service and full interior rewire throughout. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19134 |
| 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 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED, FOUR-STORY, "TYPE-E" BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK AND ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SPRINKLER. ***SEE PERMIT RP-2026-004357 FOR PLANS*** | 1 | 2001 Richmond Street Developers LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2031 W NEDRO AVE | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2817 S HUTCHINSON ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2046 DENNIE ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap to include fresh air inlet | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED, FOUR-STORY, "TYPE-E" BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK AND ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SPRINKLER. ***SEE PERMIT RP-2026-004357 FOR PLANS*** | 1 | 2001 Richmond Street Developers LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 501 UNIVERSITY AVE | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | CDO Group Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3315 H ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 620 N FRONT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR - VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE ON FIRST FLOOR WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 173 LARKSPUR ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 4138 ORCHARD ST | AlterationsREPLACE FIXTURES IN 1 full bath & 1 kitchen sink. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 6031 HARBISON AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)To change the name only from "G7 Auto Group LLC" TO "VCM Auto Sales LLC" for CO purposes for existing Personal Vehicle Sales & Rental with Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 7554 FORREST AVE | AlterationsReplace plumbing fixture for one bathroom, no piping. 1WC, 1 LAV, 1 BT. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19150 |
| 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 | 2001 RICHMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED, FOUR-STORY, "TYPE-E" BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK AND ACCESSORY INTERIOR PARKING FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SPRINKLER. ***SEE PERMIT RP-2026-004357 FOR PLANS*** | 1 | 2001 Richmond Street Developers LLC | 19125 |