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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3060 CEDAR 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 | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4514 BALTIMORE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 3841 N SYDENHAM ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1010 RACE ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. See Streets Approval and PHC | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 5601 N BROAD ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1515 S MOLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012975 | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2230 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE WITHOUT CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. 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. | 1 | VINCENT T BOLGER | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2708 E INDIANA AVE | AlterationsREPLACE FIXTURES 4 Toilets, 4 bathroom Sinks, 2 bath tubs, 1 shower, 1 laundry, 1 kitchen Sink and 1 Hot Water Heater. | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1523 S STILLMAN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6302 TULIP ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuild rear deck, details as shown on the plan. | — | Shay Argaman | 19135 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 927 LEAGUE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 2542 E YORK ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 1442 W CHEW AVE | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 13360 SUSAN TER | Descriptive/MiscellaneousDemolition of in-ground swimming pool Section 3109.1 bulding code | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 6012 THEODORE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007616 | — | LSM Consruction LLC/ Eduard L Martinez Herrera | 19142 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 4715 N 5TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing per plans | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 16, 2026 | 323 S 52ND 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | — | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. Proposed stage cannot be occupied by the public and Installation must comply with Se | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1826 S 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2020-012695 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 1832 MASCHER 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 14004 MCNULTY RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition onto an existing detached structure. For site improvements that include the expansion of the existing surface parking lot and associated landscaping. Size and location per plans. | — | — | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 4055-61 ASHLAND ST | Change of UseCommercial Vehicle Repair and Maintenance; Personal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 138 KENILWORTH ST | AlterationsInstall new PVC and PEX Piping for single family dwelling Install fixtures when ready 1st floor: (1) W.C. (1) LAV (1) K.S. 2nd floor: (1) W.C. (1) Bathtub (1) LAV | — | Bradley Otto | 19147 |
| Issued Jun 15, 2026 | 615 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19106 |