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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1829 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A main electric service replacement. (200A existing service to be replaced with 200A service): split to two apartments, 100A service to each apartment. No increased load, all existing appliances | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19145 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON 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. New HVAC, 2.5 ton AC, kitchen exhaust, bathroom exhaust, dryer exhaust and 1 reg./diff. Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008457 |
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| Gao Construction Inc |
| 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1730 S 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lightings, switches, smoke detectors, appliance and gfcis | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1616 S 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1826 JACKSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke detector, electric water heater, dryer outlet on existing panel | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2317 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 2 | Chhay Keng Heng | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1600 S ETTING ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, & GROCERIES IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT (GROUP R-3). BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2636 S MOLE ST | Alterationscurb trap, fresh air inlet, and building drain | — | RONALD SYDNOR | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1606 S 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1810 FERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install dedicated lines using wire mold fishing wires | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1629 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE FRONT FAÇADE OF AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | JAMUS MCBRIDE | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1811 MOUNTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1825 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2228 S HEMBERGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001669 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001670 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2113-29 OREGON AVE | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF TWO (2) SEPARATE DETACHED STRUCTURES. EXISTING ONE (1) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE BY HANDHELD DEMOLITION ONLY AND THE THREE (3) STORY EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE BY MECHANCIAL DEMOLITION. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE I | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001666 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001667 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001664 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001665 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2434 FITZGERALD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace 100-AMP Service w/New 100-AMP Service...Cable - Head - PVC - Piping - Panel Box - Breakers - Meter Socket - Ground Rod & Ground Wiring - Service Only - (1) Outlet by Panel Box... | — | ARMANDO ANTHONY | 19145 |