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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 745 E ONTARIO ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, HOUSE DRAIN, 3/4" WATER LINE, MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND RAIN WATER CONDUCTOR . | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19134 | |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1839 S ISEMINGER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012031 | — |
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| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 129 LEAGUE ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 hose bibb, 1 kitchen sink, 2 water closets, 2 shower/tubs & 2 lavatories. | — | RICHARD L WURGLEY JR. | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7915 BUSTLETON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND FOR THE REFACING OF ONE (1) EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2114 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 | 1717 ARCH 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 (39) sprinklers to accommodate interior alterations to 38th floor | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 6351 ALGARD ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19135 |
| 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 | 5640 N FRONT ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3//4" WDP FROM CURB STOP INTO THE HOUSE. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19120 |
| 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 | 7999 STATE RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF STEEL UTILITY BRIDGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *IBC 2018* | 1 | SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2446-68 CORAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-005273 | — | SUNLIGHT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING CO., INC. | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1313 S 23RD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005755 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 129 LEAGUE 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. New HVAC, 75k btu, 2.5 ton AC, 8 registers. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. No exterior wo | — | RICHARD L WURGLEY JR. | 19147 |
| 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 | 3851 ASPEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. Affordable housing Turn Key program. | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 2001 RESERVE DR | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 50 amp 240v dedicated line. All wiring to be fished through closed drywall | — | AMR Service Group | 19145 |
| 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 | 5825 RISING SUN 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. To install a wet chemical fire suppression system for a 9'-0" hood system | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19120 |
| 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 | 1543 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Additional Fire Alarm Devices In Commercial Kitchen Area And attachment To hood To NFPA 72 And 2017 NEC. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1513 CONLYN ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation to an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. work includes constriction of a front egress well to basement and closure of rear garage entrance. no excavation in the basement and no lowering of basement floor. | — | The Working Crew, LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012073 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19148 |
| 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 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7777 BREWSTER 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 | — | — | C | 19153 |