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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19120 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2257 N 17TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-097524. 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 2255 N. 17th. 4' corral fence across front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. |
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| FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ |
| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8411 CHIPPEWA RD | Addition and/or AlterationEnclose existing 250 sq ft carport to make it a garage of existing single fmaily dwelling. The existing structure, roof and slab to remain. no change in size and location. details per plan. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2456 SEPVIVA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3610 BANDON DR | 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 (2) HVAC systems. Each system will have a 92% 60K BTU furnace, 24K BTU AC, new ductwork, and 6 diffusers (12 total) | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2021 N 19TH 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 | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMECHANICAL PIPING WORK WITHIN EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3911 DEXTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BAY WINDOW AND BALCONY IN THE REAR AND ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | ABDELAAL MAHER (GLENWOOD ENGINEERING) | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 300 W HUNTINGDON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-005338 Install electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wiring, and controls. All work to be done according | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1814 S 23RD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-107740 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND EXTERIOR REAR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT A | — | Telas Builders & management | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1911 W THOMPSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6354 SAYBROOK AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1306R N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 10B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5950 HOUGHTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NTE 38FT IN HEIGHT) WITH A ROOF TOP DECK ACCESSED BY A PILT HOUSE. | — | AQUAECONOMICS | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2635 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHDC Work Order #223855 100 AMP service, 32 space panel, GFCI's, switches, fixtures, outlets, smoke/CO detectors. (FISHING METHOD) | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7814 ARDLEIGH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring throughout of the apartments Smoke alarms, outlets, lights switches , 400 amp service 4 gang meter socket Fire alarm . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | ALTIN MATA | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8342-52 STATE RD | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3941 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2024-006884 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 130 SIGEL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 143 FITZWATER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ZOOM DRAIN PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 432 W NORRIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000659 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 399 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE COMMUNICATING STAIR, PARTITION, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | OCF Construction LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6168 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF FIRE DAMAGED FLOOR, WALLS AND CEILING TO INCLUDE NEW FLOORING, FRAMING, INSULATION, AND DRYWALL WALL. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************* | 1 | ZACHARY TORRES | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Michael Jen | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A VENT-FREE GAS FIREPLACE TO EXISTING GAS LINE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ***2021 IFGC/ 2021 IMC*** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | COLLEEN HARTER | C | 19107 |