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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3110 REACH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-075229. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Clean lot at 3106 Reach. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of 3104 thru 3112 Reach. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on 3108, 3110 Reach st. only. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or Alteration Install full wiring of two family residential dwelling. Wiring to code will conform with APPROVED DRAWINGS-NEC 2017. Upgrading existing 200A service to 320A service and installing new meter stack with main breakers on exterior of building (One Line provided). |
| — |
| K&L Energy LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3327 N LEE ST | AlterationsREPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2120 E CLEARFIELD 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 | — | H3 HOME IMPROVEMENTS | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3108 REACH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-075228. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Clean lot at 3106 Reach. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of 3104 thru 3112 Reach. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on 3108, 3110 Reach st. only. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3108 REACH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3110 REACH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3022 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 100 AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING SYSTEM. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 3546 ELLA ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005573 | — | JORGE LOPEZ | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-011292 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 3137 TILTON ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior alteration to existing single household dwelling unit. Details per plan. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2983 WEIKEL 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-011315 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2022-011314 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2530 E MONMOUTH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING 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 | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011018 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011019 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011017 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003694 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011020 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005138 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005140 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005141 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2124 E CAMBRIA 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/ | — | Justin Surentz | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011012 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |