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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1909 W THOMPSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4215 SALEM ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. **************************NO WORK REQUIRED ON THIS PERMIT. ***************************************** |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001148 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 314 LOMBARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFIT-OUT OF COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2257 N 17TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-097524. 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 2255 N. 17th. 4' corral fence across front. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8411 CHIPPEWA RD | Addition and/or AlterationEnclose existing 250 sq ft carport to make it a garage of existing single fmaily dwelling. The existing structure, roof and slab to remain. no change in size and location. details per plan. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2456 SEPVIVA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3610 BANDON DR | 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 (2) HVAC systems. Each system will have a 92% 60K BTU furnace, 24K BTU AC, new ductwork, and 6 diffusers (12 total) | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3855 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS LIMITED LODGING TO A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ***********************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY WORK. ****************************** | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2021 N 19TH 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8440 TEMPLE RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling new non-metallic Romex cable throughout the living room, dining room for recessed lighting, kitchen microwave, gas range. Replacing receptacles and switches throughout the house. | — | marquis henderson | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3711 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMECHANICAL PIPING WORK WITHIN EXISTING MEDICAL FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3911 DEXTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BAY WINDOW AND BALCONY IN THE REAR AND ROOF DECK. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | ABDELAAL MAHER (GLENWOOD ENGINEERING) | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 232 PELHAM RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2836 PALETHORP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2106 EMERSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 300 W HUNTINGDON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-005338 Install electrical service, including meter packs, complete with proper grounding and bonding, Install all required branch circuit wiring, including: Interior and exterior lighting fixtures, light switches, receptacle outlets, exit signs and emergency lighting. Install interconnected smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices, wiring, and controls. All work to be done according | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3515 RAND 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 514 DELANCEY ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. PHC pre-approval form included (KC, stamped and signed 8/19/2026). PHC Staff Review of roof specifications and sample required for final approval(As per PHC conditions). | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1814 S 23RD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-107740 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND EXTERIOR REAR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT A | — | Telas Builders & management | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2308 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL 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. Install 100K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 16 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2215-21 N 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R-2 (12 DWELLING UNITS) AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, EXTERIOR STAIR RAMP/STAIRS, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPRRESION WORK. *NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT.* *2018 IEBC* | 12 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19133 |