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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1409 W MAYFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Gary Thompson | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2506 N 16TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2427 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CRAWL SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5'-0" IS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION. *2021 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3337 RIDGE AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-051418 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION, INSTALLATION OF FOOTINGS IN BASEMENT, REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR 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 ALTERA | 3 | RICHARD NELSON | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2447 N 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE SCOPE INCLUDES NEW INTERIOR PARTITIONS, BASEMENT FINISHES, EGRESS WELLS, AND NEW STAIRWAYS. INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT BUILDING. DETAILS PER PLAN. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK SHALL BE APPROVED UNDER SEPARATE PERMIT APPLICATIONS | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3021 W DAUPHIN 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. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2955 N HICKS ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 rewire throughout INCLUDING 8 Baseboard Heaters | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2826 N 22ND 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2910 W ARIZONA 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 old 80% condensing gas furnace with like in kind, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2818 N RINGGOLD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1543 W SELTZER ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3054 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM*** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3124 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp panel, install Dryer outlet, replace breakers with Arc fault breakers on existing circuits All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2421 N 30TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2628 W HAGERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 200 Amp service - SERVICE SIZE IS NOT BEING INCREASED New weatherhead New meter enclosure New 200 amp load center - NO BRANCH CIRCUITS WILL BE INSTALLED | — | Steven Ciannavei | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2443 N 26TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2022-027017 FOR THE REPAIR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2022-027017. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PER | — | Premier Contracting Services LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1304 W AUBURN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3133 N TAYLOR 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. 60K BTU 90% furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 16 diffusers | — | MIGUEL UZHO | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2308 N 25TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" LEAD WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2828 N STILLMAN 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. Adding central air, new ductwork, and 7 diffusers | — | Franklin Ryan | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2416 N DOVER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure for nineteen (19) unit multi-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | MARTIN J EUSTACE III PC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1601 W HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Austin Batenga | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1515 W SELTZER ST | Alterationsinstall new curbtrap into basement connet. plus building drain, and Fresh Air inlet | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1360 W SELTZER ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND MECHANICAL DEMOLITION ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2344 N BOUVIER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-130697. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Brandon DePiso | 19132 |