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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 |
| 39 WOLF ST |
| Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Adult Care |
| — |
| Ping Architects |
| C |
| 19148 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002672 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 7228 PASCHALL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical alterations for tenant fit-out. Install new receptacles, branch circuit wiring, and associated electrical work for coffee shop equipment and office convenience outlets | — | TALAL CHARABI | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 6544 N 5TH 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 Install outlets, switches, lights, gfi's , smokes and carbon throughout | — | Vincent Williams | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 7159 CHARLES ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | SCL Consulting LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2216 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling two nema 6 -30 outlets: installing 3/4 conduit from existing panel inside a closet located in the main office. Conduit will exit the building and be mounted under the overhang along the front side of the building. Conduit will continue to the opposite side where two weatherproof boxes will be installed with lockable covers. 10 awg wire will be pull through conduit and landed on 2 pole 30 amp breakers in the panel. Nema 6 - 30 outlets will be installed outdoor in the weatherproof boxes | — | Larry C. McCrae Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New ConstructionERECT THREE STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ACCESS PILOT HOUSE (FOR STAIRS AND LANDING ONLY). USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. DETAILS PER PLAN. No excavation below 5 feet from grade. No excavation below adjacent foundation and Shoring shall be provided prior to excavation near adjacent structure foundation. | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2005 S 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACEMENT OF EXISTING CONCRETE SLAB DUE TO DETERIORATED CONCRETE FLOOR & PROVIDE CEMENT RENDER (CEMENT PLASTER) ON EXISTING BASEMENT WALLS. NO CHANGE BASEMENT & FLOORS HEIGHT. | — | P&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 1364 E COLUMBIA AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Shay Argaman | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 5935 OGONTZ AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet, connect to existing main sewer line | — | Steven Birton | C | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two 30 amp 240 volt nema 6 - 30 outlets: Install rigid conduit from the outdoor existing panel. Rigid conduit will be strapped to rubber feet along the flower bed and make a 90 degree turn to the location of the cabinets. Two weatherproof boxes will be installed on strut mounted onto the rubber feet. 10 awg wire will be pulled through rigid conduit and landed on 2 pole 30 amp breakers. Nema 6 - 30 outlets will be installed on the weatherproof boxes. SJ cord will be installed on the cabin | — | Larry C. McCrae Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 5347 AKRON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS AND GROSS FLOOR AREA) TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | Mark Morales | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 835 GREENWICH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Carmen Anthony DeCarlo | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ANDI VELIU | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2207 N LAWRENCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 2701 S 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Meng Xi Zheng | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 3230 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReceptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 3644 JASPER 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 445 N 42ND 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2651 LLOYD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 3414 INDIAN QUEEN LN | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2642 CEDAR 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2943-45 ALMOND 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 | — | — | 19134 |