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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5229 N FAIRHILL 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 | — | — | 19120 | |
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| 228 S MELVILLE 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 |
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| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000455 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 house trap, 1 fresh air inlet and a 1" water line | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2400 E VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2023-011005 | — | Fireworks Electric | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5011 GERMANTOWN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN REAR OF 1ST FLOOR, AND ABOVE. VACANT COMMERCIAL ON THE FRONT GROUND FLOOR (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ****************************** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3036 W STILES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | D&C CARPENTRY INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 6032 KERSHAW ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPLACEMENT A PORCH ROOF IN KIND TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD 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 | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1226 S 6TH ST | AlterationsReplacing curb trap, main drain and fai. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2645 N BOUVIER 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 4034 CLARIDGE 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1378 N 75TH 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 7601 CRITTENDEN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1349 S 20TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2514 S CLEVELAND ST | Alterations toilet upstairs may need to be replaced, spiket in the yard needs to be looked at, also there is a leak in her basement coming from her kitchen sink | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2001 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 7007 EMLEN 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall vents, drains, water lines, 2 toilets, 2 lavs, 2 tubs/showers, 1 laundry sink, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater, 1 hose bib, 1 yard drain, 1 house trap, 1 fresh air inlet and a 1" water line | — | Gaceta Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2011 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5771 KEMBLE AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 298 | Daniel Pritzker | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1135 W INDIANA AVE | 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 2002 SPRING GARDEN ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING APARTMENTS. 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 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 7524 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all wiring and fire alarm for newly renovated kitchen . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | MICHAEL ISRAEL | C | 19152 |