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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1740 N 3RD ST | Alterations Repair house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19122 | |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD 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 lights,outlets and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC |
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| REDLINE ELECTRIC |
| 19122 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2150 PALETHORP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 171 W WILT 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 Install all wiring and lighting throughout single family home. Install 120v smokes & co det. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of (3) new electrical service disconnects and associated switchgear. (1) 100A 208/120 3P. (1) 600A 208/120 3P. (1) 800A 208/120 3P. Interior wiring. Fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1526-30 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1331 BETSY ROSS PL | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) PUSH PIERS TO THE FOUNDATION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | JES Construction, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 408 DIAMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace ct and fai | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1225 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4 water service | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | David R Smith | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1231-39 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring for a recording studio charter school including, lighting, switches, lighting control, telecommunication wiring and receptacle outlets. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 2127 N FRONT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)**2021 IEBC REVIEW** FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PERSONAL SERVICES BODY ART SERVICES (GROUP B) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002622 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1700 N FRONT ST | AlterationsInstall 1- water closet; 1- lavatory; 3- floor sinks(other); 1- mop sink(other); 2- floor drains; 1- water heater and to include all necessary piping as per plans | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2136 N HANCOCK 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 Interior wiring First floor • Supply and install dedicated circuits for microwave-disposal-dishawsher-fridge-2 for counter outlets • Supply and install new wiring to replace existing for lighting/switching on first floor living-dining and living rooms • Supply and install new wiring to replace existing in outlets in living a | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |