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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008174 | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19147 | |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 812-14 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new 400-amp electrical service and seven (7) meter packs, including all required service equipment, conductors, grounding, bonding, and overcurrent protection. Install a complete fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm devices, control equipment, wiring and notification appliances. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. |
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| BENG DING |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 236 QUEEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration-(4) duplex receptacles -(6) dimmer switches -(10) luminaires -(1) bathroom exhaust fan -(1) 120v circuit for electric floor heat -(2) 20amp GFI receptacles | — | NORTHSTAR ELECTRICAL SVCS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1318 REED ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | John Doherty Plumbing and Heating, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 301 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of raceway and cabling to refeed 1600 Amp 120/208v defective lower portion bus duct. Bypassed defective bus duct will have manufacturer termination transition box installed to complete continuity, as per submitted plans and 2017 NEC. | — | JANUS ASSOCIATES INC DBA COBRA ELECTRIC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1326 S 8TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of two exterior balconies at the second and third floor levels of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Allen Au | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 912-14 S FRONT ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 704-10 S 6TH ST | AlterationsAlter drain and water lines for tub, wc, and lavatory in bathroom | — | BRIAN ECKENRODE | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 720 DICKINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008021 | — | KEY'S ELECTRICAL INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 801 S 9TH ST | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING PER PLANS..** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018** | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 611 S 7TH ST | 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. | — | MORAV SERVICE LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations for rewire lights switch receptacles smoke detector, 240 volt outlet to existing 100 amp electric panel | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1441 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire and 150A New Service | — | US ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1322 S REESE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ANDI VELIU | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1325 S 4TH ST | Minor Demolition**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2026-073715. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START | — | Brandon DePiso | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 523 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW**FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front facade as part of this permit; no | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1302 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 841-51 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF A FREE-STANDING RETRACTABLE AWNING STRUCTURE SERVING EXISTING PLAYGROUND AREA AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | 1 | MARTINO SIGNS INC. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 803 S LEITHGOW ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 704-10 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. (NO EXTERIOR WORK PERMITTED. IF YOU WISH TO DO ANY WORK ON THE FACADE, YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION). | — | ALPHA TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1038 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 817 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReroute existing 100 amp, single phase, 120/240 volt feeder | — | H.R. Benjamin, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 819 LEAGUE 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 | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1325 S 4TH ST | Full DemolitionFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. | — | Brandon DePiso | 19147 |