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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. WORK AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Caritas Management LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 450 E WILDEY ST |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1216 SHACKAMAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2361 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING WITH AN EXISTING DWELLING UNIT ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** | 2 | Anthony Talarico | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-011977 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004036 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004532 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1918 E YORK ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO CASINO. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. ALL FOOD PREP FIXTURES SHALL BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WTH CHAPTER 8. | — | DYLAN SLOAN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-011977 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2009 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005600 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-011977 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 2627 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL OCCUPANCY AT THE CELLAR AND PARTIAL 1ST FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Creative Innovations Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2001 E LEHIGH AVE | New ConstructionInstall 2500a, 480v main service, Install 480v fire pump service, install all wiring throughout (146) apartments, commercial space & common areas. Install door holders & Rath system. Install tv wiring. Install 200a, 1ph temp service with lighting and GFCI on each floor as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2157 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DREAM MECHANICAL INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2716 E LEHIGH AVE | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR WALLS (FRONT FACADE AND REAR WALL) AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS. COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE #CF-2025-015854 & CF-2026-017452. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE VIOLATIONS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERM | — | J D FINISH HOMES CONTRACTING, INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT). 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 | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 448 E FLORA ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1335 E PALMER 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2336 E HAGERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall drain lines and water lines and set EIGHT fixtures | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2317 AMBER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED LINE. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2016 E CUMBERLAND 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2530 N LEE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1238 LEOPARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1214 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | 19125 |