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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2144 GREEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4" water service curb to meter | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2311 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Wiring, Lighting Installation, FA Supply and Installation NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 **ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS*** |
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| MERIDIAN ELECTRICAL ASSOCIATES |
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| 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Special Event - Short Term COCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR SPECIAL EVENT (HALLOWEEN EVENT) WITH A MAXIMUM 1724 PERSONS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 33 DAYS (**AS APPROVED BY BBS VARIANCE UNDER MI-2025-003979**) IN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2701 BROWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING REAR PORTION ON FIRST FLOOR AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING REAR DECK ABOVE IT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION IN THE REAR WITH ROOF DECK (ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL UNIT ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Pawel Weglewski | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall stacks, drain lines for fixtures in cast iron and pvc, install risers and water lines for fixtures in copper and pex, install shower pans or tubs, install main drains, install fixtures, hot water heaters. Install exterior curb trap, building drain, & fresh Air Inlet | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1611-15 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THR LEGALIZATION OF WORK FOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO AN EXISTING SPACE . WORK TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE FOR AALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Shay Argaman | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1827 NORTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story rear addition to existing structure with roof deck above addition accessed from 3rd story of existing structure as per approved plan. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2007 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR REWIRING OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT INCLUDING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Young's Electrical Services | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring for restrooms All work Per approved plans. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Sal Cascio | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 802 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | ZACHARY TORRES | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 602 N 21ST ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2208 WALLACE 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 | — | JOHN LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1921 PARRISH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 737 N BUCKNELL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Mallard Builders LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 880 N BUCKNELL 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 812 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the replacement of the garage door header, water damaged sheathing, insulation, and rear wall siding per plan. | — | ZACHARY TORRES | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1527-47 CALLOWHILL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED EIGHT (8) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH ASSOCIATED ELEVATOR OVERRUNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (188) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND ONE (1) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT THE GROUND FLOOR; TO INCLUDE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING TWO (2) ADA ACCESSIBLE SPACES | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 870 N 28TH ST | Alterations40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 873 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire Of Single Family Home Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 150 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | HARRY BECK | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2020 GREEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2633 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR OFFICE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE ALL OTHER PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE. ****************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ******************************** | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN 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 | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 827 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. ***NO WORK MAY BE PERFORMED IN | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 753 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-001998 | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN 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 | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |