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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Installation of an Amerex KP kitchen fire suppression systems, per UL 300 | — | ATLANTIC FIRE EQUIPMENT CO INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 |
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| AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011609 |
| — |
| LAWRENCE CARO |
| 19128 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2255 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 16 UNIT 4 STORY APARTMENT BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1934 MUTTER 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. Exhaust fan for 2nd floor bathroom | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 9490 BLUE GRASS RD | AlterationsREPLACING CURBTRAP AND FAI. | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2119 E FIRTH 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 a 6,000 BTU ductless mini split wall unit | — | Ryan Hughes | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 711-19 N 7TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19123 |
| 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 | 2742 E PACIFIC ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 816 N 27TH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1630-32 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionFOR 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 MASTERS HVAC INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1651 GRANT AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | NEW YORK SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4252 N BODINE 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6243 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEGALIZATION OF INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. BUILDING TO COMPLY WITH 2018 FIRE AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODES. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Aboubacar Traore | C | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2731 N CROSKEY 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 only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 3024-28 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PERSONAL VEHICLE AND REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE ON GROUND FLOOR AND OFFICE-BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL ABOVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 1 | ALPHA & OMEGA FIBERGLASSS | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1623 WEBSTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | TOMMY TRAN | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2915 N 3RD 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2318-28 WASHINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF A MASONRY FENCE/WALL & ERECTION OF A REPLACEMENT (STEEL) FENCE TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-061865. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-061865. | 1 | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19146 |
| 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 | 1800 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new fire alarm system and 2-way emergency communication system for elevator lobbies. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Independent Electrical Services, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1307 W PIKE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2119 E FIRTH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-008139 | — | Ryan Hughes | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 709 DISSTON 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 | — | — | 19111 |