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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2620 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior alterations of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | JEROME HENRY | 19133 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1042 W INDIANA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2214 N DELHI ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of (1) 100 amp electrical panel on 1st fl and (1) 100 amp panel 2nd floor, wiring throughout, smoke detectors | — | DM ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2346 N 12TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 138 W WISHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 20FT OF INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (2) new 200-amp temporary services for new construction - includes outlets on poles | — | Star Electrical Enterprises LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2248 N 5TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY FOUR (4) 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 NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-000306 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3145 N WENDLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 637 W MAYFIELD ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuild rear wall of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. no other work included. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3151 N WENDLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3113 N WENDLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2417 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013311 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2423 N PHILIP ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO IS | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2810 N MARVINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2937 N CAMAC ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3043 N FRONT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2417 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-013311 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3047 N FRONT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1219 W SILVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2417 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013311 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3050 N ORIANNA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND INSTALLATION OF A STAIRLIFT TO THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2433 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 240volt 30amp line for A/C unit for first floor apartment Work will be done in unfinished basement No finish walls or ceiling in basement) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. (Fishing wires) | — | Affinity One Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2231 N FRONT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the Erection of a three (3) story attach building with decks and roof hatch for mechanical use only. Size and location per plan. | — | AMBIT INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3050 N ORIANNA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall one new exterior GFCI-protected receptacle to serve charging equipment for Handicare 1000 straight stair lift at front entrance. Extend branch circuit from existing grounded interior receptacle to new exterior location. Install receptacle in lockable weatherproof enclosure with extra-duty/in-use weatherproof cover. | — | 2 Live Wires, LLC | 19133 |