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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | J CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 |
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| 1916 WOLF ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM*** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard |
| — |
| D'NARPO ELECTRICAL |
| 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4417 N CLEVELAND 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 | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5700-30 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 719 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1546 N ALDEN 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1308 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 12B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 437 S 61ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6603 LINCOLN DR | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Bujar Kokona | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1308 MORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1210 E DUVAL ST | Tank Install/Removal**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 550 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1734 MONTROSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SOIL PIPE. | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 220 DUPONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB STOP IN. | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2926 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2821 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationTotal wire as per NEC 2020. New 200 amp service | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 532 MCKEAN 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 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1009 N 45TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3116 N 35TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationDemo and rough in light fixtures, receptacles, and occupancy control as per 2017 NEC. Fire alarm: Relocate existing devices, add strobes and a NAC Panel as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SMITH ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3864 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003978 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 504-06 CARPENTER ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. (2) New HVAC systems, ductwork, and 20 diffusers. System 1 wil have a 30K BTU air handler and 2.5 ton heat pump. System 2 will have a 42K BTU air handler and 3.5 ton heat pump. | — | AC COMFORT HVAC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 527 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH 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. Replace existing ductwork with new ductwork and 8 diffusers. No new HVAC equipment. | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19122 |