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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007136 | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2032 GREEN ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 842 PERKIOMEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRECONSTRUCTION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING WITH CONINTUANCE SPECIAL INSPECTION BY THE PA ENGINEER OF RECORD. REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR JOIST AS PER PLAN WITH NO EXTERIOR WALLS BEING REMOVED. EXISTING FOUNDAITONS TO REMAIN WITH NO DIGGING OR UNDERPINNING PERMITTED ON THIS PERMIT. SEE ZP-2026-008049 FOR DOCUMENTATION OF EXISTING FOOTPRINT AND NO ADDITIONS PROPOSED. SHORING DONE AS PER PA ENGINEER PLAN TO STABLIZE WITH SPECIAL INSPECTONS FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF JOIST AS PER PLAN. | — | K1 MANAGEMENT LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2922 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing -curb trap and air inlet replacement | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1939 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the installation of Star-Bolt in the front facade. Size and locations per plan. | — | jonathan anyumba | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesHarinam Festivals 60x45 canopy tent all sides open is for entertainment dancing, dinging, drama, there will be a stage(NOT TOO EXCEED 18"). Chairs will be in rows with expected occupancy of 200. 40x20 canopy tent is for food distribution there will be tables with lines of people passing through to receive plates of prepared food. 30x20 canopy tent for temple store people standing. 40x20 canopy tent for music and singing no chairs. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2826 CAMBRIDGE 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 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2737 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PERSONAL SERVICES ON GROUND FLOOR. ************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. **************************** | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of 3rd fl bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 6 switches, 3 outlets, 2 recessed lights, 2 wall sconces, 1 ventilation fan with light and radiant heated flooring | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2301 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING COLUMNS AND FOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND INTERIOR RENOVATION TO REPLACE KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AND ADD NEW RESTROOMS IN 1ST FLOOR. INSTALL CONCRETE CURB BEAM AND REPLACE CONCRETE SLAB IN BASEMENT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************ | 1 | Simo Ayer LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 883 PENNOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationDeactivation of Knob and Tube Wiring. ***Fishing Only*** INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 816 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Oscar Vladimir Ventura Penalo | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to the third-floor bathroom in an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 531 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPER THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front façade as part of this permit. Install new 300-amp service All work per approved plans | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LANDSCAPING/PAVEMENT ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING BUILDING, FOR THE ERECTION OF PLAY AREAS CONTAINING PLAY COMPONENTS DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR CHILDREN AND LOCATED ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. 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. | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1815 GINNODO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 643 N 22ND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the creation of one (1) roof deck and roof deck access structure of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | JERRY GIALLORETO | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1717-19 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY NINE (9) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHC APPROVAL AND NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2023-005239 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 880 N BUCKNELL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT 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. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2413 OLIVE ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service, replace main drain, curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 880 N BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or Alteration2nd floor bathroom: Replace the bathroom exhaust fan with a new owner provided exhaust fan, Install exterior roof venting for a exhaust fan - 6 feet or less, 1st floor living room, Install a new box and outlet on the window wall of the living room, Move pendant light over a few feet and rehang, Future 1/2 bathroom: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor where the new half bath will be framed out, Feed the switch (open walls), Provide and install a new work box and switch (open walls), Switch | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2027 BRANDYWINE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006029 | — | Ronald Musser | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 3032 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19130 |