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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 11610 KELVIN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing detached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | AGIM BAJRAMI | 19116 | |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5900 TRINITY ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1500-42 MARKET 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 | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ************************* | 1 | MILEX CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1247 S 23RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | ABSOLUTE PLUMBING AND HEATING INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4g indoor pryo and flame. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 716 STRAHLE ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 738 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREMODEL WIRING - demo, safeguard and redirect existing wiring as needed to accommodate proposed rearrangement of stair case - fish wiring throughout as needed 1st FLOOR - install 3-way switch system at new staircase for second floor hallway - install 3-way switch system at new staircase for living room lighting - install 2-3 receptacles in new wall spaces - install (4) recessed lights in living room with dimmer - install (4) recessed lights in dining room with dimmer - replace devices a | — | JM Electrical Contractor LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6643 N 8TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 150 ROUSE BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE ( SUITE #200) . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Rich Brothers Home Services | C | 19112 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE (ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE NOT TO EXCEED 10'-0" HEIGHT, NOT TO EXCEED 125 SQUARE FEET, AND FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR PARKING SPACES. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS R | 1 | Moonrise Construction LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 9212 LANSFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall dedicated 20 amp line for window ac installation in pvc conduit through exterior to rear bedroom | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 114 S 51ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 hot water heaters, 2 laundry | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1012 CROSS 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 New wire throughout lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and CO's. All work as per 2020 NEC code. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6101 PINE ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3659 N 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 110 PHEASANT HILL DR | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a detach structure with basement and garage for one off street parking. Size and location per plan. | — | Elizabeth Johnson | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008173 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 835 AVON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI"s. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2457 N 2ND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS AND VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (AT 100% GROUND FLOOR FRONTAGE AND WITHIN THE FIRST 30 FT OF BUILDING DEPTH). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. | 3 | REGINALD LAMAR JONES | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNew construction of community center. Install complete plumbing systems for the new Community Center in accordance with engineered plumbing drawings 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919, P-1.0, P-1.1, P-1.2, and P3-0. Scope includes installation of: • Three (3) single-user restrooms, complete with all plumbing fixtures and associated piping. • One (1) mop/service sink. • One (1) drinking fountain/water cooler. • One (1) kitchen sink. • Domestic water distribution piping. • Sanitary waste | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 700 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 7'-0" HOOD WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2541 SALMON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations including structural repairs of the front portion of an existing single family attached structure. details as shown in the plans. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19148 |