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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1931 S JESSUP ST |
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| GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3238 KIP ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH AP/# 641836 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALL AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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. *****SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVE | — | WCD CONSTRUCTION | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003975 | 1 | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 326-28 E WILDEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-011812 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1322 MIFFLIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1529 S 20TH 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 only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 637 W MAYFIELD ST | Addition and/or Alterationrebuild rear wall of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. no other work included. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001023 Install fire suppression system | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3025 MEETINGHOUSE RD | Parking OnlyTo install 10 dual-port level 3 EV chargers and document the change in number of accessory parking. | — | CIVIL & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS, INC. | C | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6732 LEBANON AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1514 S RINGGOLD ST | New ConstructionCOMPLETION OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE ORIGINAL PERMIT RP-2020-007684) OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING (IRC TOWNHOUSE CONSTRUCTION) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Telas Builders & management | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1600 S ETTING ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, & GROCERIES IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT (GROUP R-3). BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationSTATEMENT OF WORK: DEMO: •Provide labor to demo existing cable plant in 3 Main and 3 Thompson. HORIZONTAL CABLING: Cabling will be CommScope Category 6A plenum rated 4-pair and CommScope RG6 quad shield plenum rated coax. •Provide and install eighteen (18) surface mount single Category 6A camera locations.•Provide and install ten (10) surface mount single Category 6A RTLS locations.•Provide labor to install ten (10) customer-provided RTLS devices.•Provide and install eight (8) single Category 6A | — | BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6408 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 428 MORRIS 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6518 N 16TH 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. 80% 100 BTU furnace, 3.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1832-44 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003061 Electrical renovation including the fire alarm, in the Tuttleman Center. All work per approved plans. | — | Battaglia | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1826 JACKSON 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. Install 96% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 883 PENNOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationDeactivation of Knob and Tube Wiring. ***Fishing Only*** INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5129 N 12TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace lead 3/4" service , ferrule | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000455 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 919 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 3 | PENSTONE BUILDING CORPORATION | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Seal lateral | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19148 |