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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3124 MAUREEN DR | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19154 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1816 E LIPPINCOTT ST |
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| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6056 DELANCEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4072 SPRING GARDEN 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace (2) existing furnaces and (2) AC units only, in like and kind. (1) furnace and AC unit for each dwelling, using existing ductwork. | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2332 E THOMPSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-001023 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1436 N 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6546 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION ONLY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTRE, DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | EBLIN Magdiel CENTENO | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6508 LINCOLN DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 103 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire the 1st and 2nd floors per approved plans ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Kearns Electric Inc | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 35 NIPPON ST | Addition and/or AlterationTHIS PROJECT IS THE CREATION OF A NEW SURFACE LEVEL PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME. DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY MUDROOM WILL PROVIDE SPACE. | — | Neighborhood Contracting LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4504 LORING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2401 WHARTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6529 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. New duct work with system hvac installation 92% Gas Furnace 80000btu 4.0ton and AC unit 3.0 ton 13.4Seer and new digital thermostat | — | AC COMFORT HVAC LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6261 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 735 S 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHANNON T CONABOY | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Fire Alarm as per drawings.2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5444 WHITBY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPIN 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 REPAIR OF ROOF AND FRAMING STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-004605. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | — | Cagatay Bahri Aydin | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 962 N 45TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 773 S FRONT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Dominic Aspite | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3042 MILLER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3412 KENSINGTON AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-013745. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3410, 3414 Kensington. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | AlterationsProvide 4'' sanitary, 2'' vent and 2'' domestic water for future tenant space on the ground floor. Piping only no fixtures under this permit. | — | E. J. RAITH MECHANICAL INC. | C | — |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 113 BREAD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 307 N 41ST 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace (2) existing furnaces and (2) AC units only, in like and kind. (1) furnace and AC unit for each dwelling, using existing ductwork. | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 425 S 42ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide temporary power and lighting during construction utilizing existing on-site power. Install a new 800A service. Install owner supplied distribution/panels. Provide power for branch circuits, HVAC, elevator, and plumbing equipment. Provide new light fixtures and lighting controls. Provide public address system and master clock system. All new wiring throughout. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. -NOTED : TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLE REQUIREMENTS- **Fire alarm pe | — | ANMAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19104 |