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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9400 FAIRGREEN LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19114 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 726 CHARETTE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. |
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| BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING |
| 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2026-001891 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF THE 14TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house rewire. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 222 S 45TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 2" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1616 WYNSAM 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 | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1723 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | THREE J SOLUTIONS LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2200-08 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (BATHROOM REMODELING WITHIN UNIT #906) WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 USE AND OCCUPANCY. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. 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 | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2157 E LEHIGH AVE | New Construction or Additions4 water closet 2 lavs 2 hand wash sink 1 three compartment sink 2 bar sinks roughin copper and set fixtures all above ground plumbing one grease trap | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 314 N HOLLY 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 and AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011093 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8036 DORCAS ST | Solar Panels and StructureFor the installation of a roof-mounted solar array. Size and location per plan. A separate Electrical permit is required for the associated electrical work. | — | — | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6728 OGONTZ 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 Partial rewire of 6 outlets, 5 switches and 4 lights by fishing only. 120 volts. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1019 S 9TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. For | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7232 BROUS AVE | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 323 SNYDER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 344 N 52ND ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4500 MERCER ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 333 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003895 | — | JOSEPH LEE | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 212 ROBAT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7219 OGONTZ AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | INGRAMS DRAIN & SEWER INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2774 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19152 |