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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2846 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd circuits for existing kitchen. Two countertop circuits for GFI. Microwave circuit. Dishwasher, disposal existing, add new high hats from existing wiring. | — | JOSEPH FARERI | 19148 | |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New ConstructionERECT THREE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ACCESS PILOT HOUSE (FOR STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY). USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. DETAILS PER PLAN. No excavation below 5 feet from grade. No excavation below adjacent foundation and Shoring shall be provided prior to excavation near adjacent structure foundation. |
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| GROSSO CONCRETE LLC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2005 S 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CONCRETE SLAB DUE TO DETERIORATED CONCRETE FLOOR & PROVIDE CEMENT RENDER (CEMENT PLASTER) ON EXISTING BASEMENT WALLS. NO CHANGE BASEMENT & FLOORS HEIGHT. | — | P&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 226 RITNER 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 830 MOORE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001634 Install an automatic NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 633 MORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 30-48 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RFU REPLACEMENT ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | EEC Aquisition LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1041 DALY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 100 RITNER ST | Addition and/or Alteration Replacement of existing 200-amp service with new. Service size has not increased. All work per 2020 NEC | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1619 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2839 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | William Klotz | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2631 S HUTCHINSON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2512 S PERCY 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 existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | TRI STATE BUILDING CORPORATION | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1322 MIFFLIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1931 S JESSUP ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 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 AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1300 PATTISON AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS (A02, K07/12, K08/12, & K10) AND TWO (2) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGNS (K01 & K02) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-006957 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Seal lateral | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 428 MORRIS 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1135 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 2 high hats 1 gfci outlet and 1 switch using existing circuit in new powder room | — | LCN PARTNERS, INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 633 W MOYAMENSING AVE | 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 | — | Brian Monroe | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2408 S REESE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 549 FERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD-FLOOR ADDITION WITH 8' SETBACK FROM FACADE AND REBUILT FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR AND CRAWLSPACE AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NO CHANGE TO EXISTING OCCUPIED AREA OF 578 SQ.FT.). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Briq House LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3616-40 S GALLOWAY ST | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse. | — | Philly Masonry & Restoration LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 719 CANTRELL ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. UNDERPINNING AND FOUNDATIONS ALREADY COMPLETE AND INSPECTED BY THE SPECIAL IN | 1 | G&J GROUP LLC | 19148 |