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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3515 RAND 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 | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 |
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| 432 W NORRIS ST |
| New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000659 |
| — |
| Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC |
| 19122 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2628 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 (COMMERCIAL AREA) & 13R (RESIDENTIAL AREA) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8440 TEMPLE RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling new non-metallic Romex cable throughout the living room, dining room for recessed lighting, kitchen microwave, gas range. Replacing receptacles and switches throughout the house. | — | marquis henderson | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3855 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS LIMITED LODGING TO A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ***********************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK. ****************************** | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2257 N 17TH 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 | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2139 SAINT JAMES ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | REYNOLDS PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3860 POPLAR 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2325 N 19TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-037141. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2327 N. 19th. 4' corral fence across front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5116 BALTIMORE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL SPACES AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL SPACES. 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 C | 3 | PHILA RENOVATION GROUP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1027 WATKINS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1324 N BROAD ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING ACCESSORY SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4940 N WARNOCK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 226 W HAINES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2053 W BOSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD TO INSIDE BASEMENT WALL. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2421 S 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5165 WAKEFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with six (6) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the five (5) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply powe | — | marquis henderson | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2646 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Oral S Johnson | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1255 S 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2021 N 19TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-096795. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. No stucco. 4' corral fence across front from 2017 to 2029 N. 19th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5023 LUDLOW ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 Aug 25, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | DREAM MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1306 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 9B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1327 N FRAZIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | NHAN T LE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2123 RITNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19145 |