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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2505 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400-amp service wiring throughout lights, outlets, smoke alarms, and fire alarm per NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3319 EDGEMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new dedicated circuit off of the existing panel for a new AC unit Install a new 2 pole 25 amp breaker and feed AC unit with a disconnect | — | RUE ELECTRIC INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3354 I ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3415 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations and for Rear and third floor addition to an exisitng single famly structure, details as shown on the plan. | — | MATTHEW SULOCK | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005140 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 3403 REACH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-084599 FOR REPAIRS TO FRONT PORCH AND WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | Futuro Construction Inc. | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005141 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2539-53 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW PRIVATE YARD FIRE HYDRANT, EIGHT (8) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, EIGHT (8) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER, AND FIRE PUMP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 20. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-005290 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2345 E ANN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2300 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | MARK SHABLIN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 3174 RICHMOND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family; Personal Services | — | TRENA T CLARKE | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 3400 KEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3119 WEYMOUTH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-037481. 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 3121 Weymouth, (1) stucco c/w 3138 Weymouth. 6' chain link fence across front and rear with gate on fronts of all properties. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on all properties. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2817 B ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a vertical and rear addition to an existing attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3088 RUTH 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 | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1802 E SCHILLER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3136 WEYMOUTH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-003840. 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 3121 Weymouth, (1) stucco c/w 3138 Weymouth. 6' chain link fence across front and rear with gate on fronts of all properties. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on all properties. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3430 ALMOND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, OR FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ******************************* | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2615 E BIRCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC 2020 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2026 E MONMOUTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING THE FOLLOWING FIXTURES WITH PIPING: TUB TOILET BATHROOM SINK KITCHEN SINK | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3117 WEYMOUTH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-037350. 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 3121 Weymouth, (1) stucco c/w 3138 Weymouth. 6' chain link fence across front and rear with gate on fronts of all properties. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on all properties. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3427 JASPER ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 110 E TIOGA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the demolition of rear shed (rear one story portion) of an existing single family attached structure, size and location as shown in the plan. | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | 19134 |