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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2257 N 17TH ST | AlterationsFor 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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| SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP |
| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1210 E DUVAL ST | Tank Install/Removal**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 550 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1308 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 12B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1546 N ALDEN 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1517 N 57TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp servuce complete. fishing only | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6609 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT M METZGER | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 255 S ITHAN 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED COLUMN AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-058504. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SI | 1 | FREEDOM ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1101-11 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Cat 6 cables from the Customer's IDF on the 11th fl to renovation areas, 7 single CAT6 cable locations, 2 single CAT6 locations for WAPs, 1 dual Cat6 cable location (one date/one voice) and 1 quad CAT 6 cable location. | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3310 S 20TH ST | AlterationsInstall 4" RPZ backflow preventer for domestic water main. | — | WILLIAM PASQUARELLO | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1910 RITTENHOUSE SQ | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL ADDITIONS TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Studio C Architecture LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2422 N PARK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - Curb Trap, FAI plus 10ft of Main Drain | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4130-42 ASPEN ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE ADJUSTMENT OF LOT LINES, CREATING ONE (1) NEW LOT (PROPOSED PARCEL A) FROM TWO (2) SEPARATE OPA LOTS (4130-42 ASPEN ST - OPA#774057000; 4144 ASPEN ST - OPA#774058000). SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. ** A NEW DEED MUST BE RECORDED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION OF THIS ZONING PERMIT OR ISSUANCE OF A CO ** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOL. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | JOSHUA GERSHMAN | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1653 MARGARET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete new rewire of single family home All new switches, outlets, gfis and smoke detectors All new lighting fixtures throughout All work to meet 2020 nec | — | Richard LaSalle JR | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 112 E ALLEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR TWO STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS 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 | Aristone Louxz | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1450-52 POINT BREEZE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1924 W NEDRO AVE | 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1001 E ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION 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**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Palace Builders NA, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2224 S 10TH 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 | — | HARRY BECK | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1313 N 26TH 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2238 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationDevice corrections, GFCI outlet replacements, correct reverse polarity, dryer outlet branching from existing laundry circuit. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5824 WASHINGTON AVE | 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. Install 95% HVAC system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |