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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008171 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 | |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 481 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 110 E ELEANOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire house per NEC 2020 using existing service. | — | MICHAEL A ADORANTE | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1334 GILLINGHAM ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2246 N 21ST ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, DUNNAGE, PARTIAL DEMO, INFILLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IBC* | 1 | LF Driscoll Company LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 745 S 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1525-29 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO THE 3RD FLOOR LEVEL 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 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2433 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1225-27 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 232 E DURHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace damaged service cable & meter socket at exterior | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6228 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service replacement (no increase in size of service. Total rewire ( fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 707 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Bradley Otto | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2832 C ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3310 MALTA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4004 MITCHELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior non-structural alterations to existing basement of an existing single family dwelling, office space accessory to dwelling the unit. No structural changes or changes to footprint. details as shown on the plan. | — | Donato Grimaldi | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5723 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2004 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR A SITE WORK PERMIT PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4521 FRANKFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-057314. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE CF-2026-057314. | 1 | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5515 MORTON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-013121 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 601 N 53RD ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5618 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001121 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1035 DORSET 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008168 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 734 S 52ND ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFor (repoint as per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2023-086069. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2023-086069. | 1 | C S BELL INC. | C | 19143 |