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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4417 N CLEVELAND ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-090050. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4419 N. Cleveland.. 4' corral fence across front of 4415 and 4417. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 719 WHARTON ST |
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| 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 |
| — |
| Gao Construction Inc |
| 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6737 N BOUVIER 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 7 diffusers | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2617 SALMON ST | 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 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2331 N FRONT ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6461 MILTON ST | Alterationsinstall 4" soil Stack | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6354 REVERE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT GROUND FLOOR OF MIXED-USE BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 437 S 61ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 220 DUPONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB STOP IN. | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2242 E TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | AGIM BAJRAMI | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 925 ARCH 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 | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 835 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew wire throughout lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and CO's. All work as per 2020 NEC Code. Fishing of the walls only. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 225 N 64TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 24 S 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SECTION OF HOUSE DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1734 MONTROSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SOIL PIPE. | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2325 N 19TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-037141. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2327 N. 19th. 4' corral fence across front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 819-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE A PORTION OF THE 3RD FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | PMC Mechanical Enterprise, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 603 LARAMIE PL | 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 | — | Pizarro Flooring LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3860 POPLAR 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1339 W ROCKLAND 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 | — | — | C | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2309-11 WALLACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4238-40 CHESTER AVE | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the demolition of all existing structures. For the lot line subdivision of 1 parcel (Parcel A 4238-40 CHESTER AVE) into 4 parcels (Proposed Parcel B/C/D/E) as per attached survey drawing | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2139 SAINT JAMES ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | REYNOLDS PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 716 N 40TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of 12 kitchens, 12 laundries, 16 toilets, 16 lavatories, 16 tub/showers, 12 hot water heaters, 1 sump pump, 1 floor drain, 3 area drains | — | Nazar Plumbing LLC | C | 19104 |