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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 356 E GORGAS LN | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower No basement work No structural changes | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19119 | |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelKitchen renovation and replace kitchen sink in existing location. |
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| 19130 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6139 DELANCEY 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 608-20 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 1 hydration stations to electricity (replace in kind). | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2001-49 W LEHIGH AVE | 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 24 existing sprinkler heads | — | MAC SPRINKLER INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 106 N EDGEWOOD 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1400 S NAPA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 200 AMP, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTOR, GROUNDING SYSTEM. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6703 N 11TH 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 3 electric heat pump systems serving separate zones: 1.5-ton ductless heat pump (basement), 1.5-ton ducted heat pump (first floor), 3-ton ducted heat pump (second/third-floors), ductwork, and 16 total diffusers | — | NPX Builders LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 431 E PHIL ELLENA 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7026 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1735 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE 7TH 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 499 SUMMIT AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011609 | — | LAWRENCE CARO | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 13071 LINDSAY 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 | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 147-53 BERKLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STEEL SHORING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Philly Office Retail LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInclude demo and one-for-one replacements of receptacles, lighting fixtures/switches, apartment panels, local 120v smoke alarm, exhaust fans; and additional kitchen branch circuits and ceiling fans .No work associated with existing building addressable fire alarm system – local apartment devices only. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | JANUS ASSOCIATES INC DBA COBRA ELECTRIC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1822 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations2 Toilets, 2 bathroom sinks, 1 mop sink, 1 ice maker, 1 grease trap, 2 floor drains, and 1 compartment sink. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2630 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT FIRST-FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | HYBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012100 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2121 DELANCEY PL | New construction, addition, GFA changeRoof deck addition to an existing roof deck with an existing access structure as per approved plan. No part of the deck surface may extend more than 48 in. above a plane that is midway between the lowest and the highest points of the roof surface supporting the rooftop deck. | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2535 E DAUPHIN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19125 |