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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 195 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK OFF THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; DETAILS AS SHOWN ON PLAN. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19120 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1325 BEACH ST | Special Event - Short Term COFOR A TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SPECIAL EVENT (SEPTEMBER 10, 2026). OCCUPANT LOAD NOT TO EXCEED 700 PERSONS AS INDICATED ON PLANS AND APPLICATION. NO ALTERATIONS UNDER THIS PERMIT. |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2537 N 34TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADDITION TO EXISTING TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 301 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 | 2513 N DOUGLAS ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACE WIRES IN BASEMENT CEILING THAT WERE CUT BY BURGLARY, REPLACE 2 LIGHTS, 60 AMP FOR HEAT PUMP, 30 AMP FOR CONDENSER, 30 AMP FOR HOT WATER BOILER, INSTALL GROUNDING SYSTEM AS NEEDED, ADDITIONAL 15 AND 20 AMP CIRCUITS TO ALSO BE REPLACED IN BASEMENT CEILING, ALL WIRES BEING FISHED, ARC FAULT PROTECTION AS NEEDED | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3814 MANAYUNK AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | William Klotz | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2100 S 58TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, ACCESSORY, WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED, FREESTANDING, DIRECTIONAL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 310 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 | 2516 TURNER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | Plato A. Marinakos, Jr. Architect, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6210 JEFFERSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4" domestic water service replacement | — | David R Smith | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6602 LYNFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Michael Jen | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1512 S LAMBERT ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (IRC TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING REQUIRED TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | GILAD BERGERIN | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2346 N 12TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3139 FONTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 311 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 | 6801 GROVERS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR SITE WORK TO REMOVE AND REPLACE PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT, SAFETY SURFACE, AND PARK BENCHES AND TABLES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | CURRIE GROVE LLC | C | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1336 S 33RD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5118 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DAYTON DUNCAN | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 9654 SANDANNE RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3301 S 20TH ST | AlterationsNew fixtures with piping to include: 1 kitchen sink and 1 Other (mop sink). All work per 2018 PPC Section 919 Single Stack Waste & Vent. All piping must be metallic. | — | ARRICK J WISE | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3400 B ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM FOR MIXED OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC,2019 NFPA72 -NOTED: HEAT DETECTOR IN NONRESIDENTIAL BATHROOM, FACU RELOCATED TO !ST FL- | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2641 E MADISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19134 |