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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001634 Install an automatic NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | 19148 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1500 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices serving a restaurant and connect to existing fire alarm system. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. |
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| Sal Cascio |
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| 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6333 N WOODSTOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3096 ARAMINGO AVE | 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 | 1322 WINDRIM AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | US NATIONAL TAX SERVICES INC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | 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* | — | SVYATOSLAV SACHKO | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED AWING SIGN. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3330-46 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving the excelsoir health and credit union. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 827 69TH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 313 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 | 2420 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1914 E THAYER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-011740. 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 1912, 1916 E. Thayer. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4255 MAIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 1/2 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM THE CURB STOP INTO THE HOUSE | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 906 W ROCKLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO CHANGE TO THE GROSS FLOOR AREA AND EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS* | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1939 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the installation of Star-Bolt in the front facade. Size and locations per plan. | — | jonathan anyumba | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1314 BAINBRIDGE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2766 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4048 HAVERFORD AVE | 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 | 2770 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1957 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-013766 | — | Craig Dwyer | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 145 W CLARKSON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 100 RITNER ST | Addition and/or Alteration Replacement of existing 200-amp service with new. Service size has not increased. All work per 2020 NEC | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 31 E UPSAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. | — | Phamily Tree LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2768 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3400 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SHELVING, CASEWORK, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | LF Driscoll Company LLC | C | 19104 |