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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 14TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1138 E DURHAM ST |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000455 | — | Affinity One Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5218 W STILES ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Two separate units for each apartment> For the 1st unit AHU will be in the basement. For the 2nd floor unit - in Mechanical room. Each Unit will have 8kw heat kit and 1.5t HP. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT TWO-STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. 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. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 726 CHARETTE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-008008 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3332 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove existing 200 AMP Electrical Panel Furnish and install a Siemens, Single-Phase, 200 AMP Rated, 40 Space, Main Breaker Load Center All work will comply with the 2020 NEC | — | Tobias Stoutenburgh | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4946 RENO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE CURB IN. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2026-001891 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5738 N 16TH 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | TRI STATE BUILDING CORPORATION | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8764 FRANKFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED BUILDING. TO BE USED AS A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH A TOTAL OF TWENTY (20) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES (TWO ACCESSIBLE SPACES PROVIDED, INCLUDING ONE VAN-ACCESSIBLE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2148 E ANN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace section of Main house drain in basement. | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1821 COTTMAN AVE | AlterationsInstall drain lines for fixtures, Install water supply lines for fixtures, Install 5 sinks | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1602 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6033 N 10TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPIN 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 THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF FRONT PORCH AND MAIN ROOF AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2021-011581. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | — | Mansa investments group | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003972 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6263 OLD YORK RD | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | Backcourt Builders LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5000 RICHMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF STORAGE RACK IN BUILDING #2. 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 | Jonathan Flores | C | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2410 N 54TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011093 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1723 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | THREE J SOLUTIONS LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1903 BROWN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |