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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3151 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRafter Electric shall furnish and install CAT6 Cabling per below: (26) Cameras. (11) Data drops. (5) Wireless access points. (1) DJ Connection. (2) Equipment racks. (1) TV. (1) Point of sale. Rafter Electric shall furnish and install AV per below: (3) subwoofer (49) speakers | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1827 DELANCEY PL |
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| Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alteration to an existing Attached Structure. |
| — |
| Falls-Bridge Construction LLC |
| 19103 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2000 DREER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR FITOUT AT 1ST FLOOR TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, SHELVING, FURNISHINGS, AND FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FIRE-RETARDED TREATED WOOD TO BE USED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | GuardHouse Construction LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 450 E WILDEY ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 18, 2026 | 2230 RIDGE AVE | AlterationsFor 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 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6038 KINGSESSING AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2417 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-013311 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 830 FULLER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3539 N 16TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 28 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or Alterationo Installation of 100amp NEMA 3R subpanel in exterior wall of penthouse on rooftop o GFCI receptacles o strip fixtures in staircase controlled by occupancy sensors o recessed lights in enclosed skylight area o exit signs receptacles and lights only installed on rooftop exterior | — | marquis henderson | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2301 S BROAD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6520 ELMWOOD AVE | 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 Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior light fixtures with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 609 WYNNEWOOD RD | 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC ROOF-TOP APPLIANCE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | LANE-VALENTE INDUSTRIES INC. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 611 SAINT ANDREW RD | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008600 | — | MICHAEL MCCABE | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1444 S ETTING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 549 FERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD-FLOOR ADDITION WITH 8' SETBACK FROM FACADE AND REBUILT FIRST FLOOR, SECOND FLOOR AND CRAWLSPACE AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE (NO CHANGE TO EXISTING OCCUPIED AREA OF 578 SQ.FT.). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Briq House LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5942 SPRUCE ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1717-19 MOUNT VERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY NINE (9) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHC APPROVAL AND NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2023-005239 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 171 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY & STORM CTs & FAIs. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3616-40 S GALLOWAY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT **PROJECT INCLUDES UNDERPINNING** | 1 | Philly Masonry & Restoration LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 817 SELMA 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 Wire through a single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per the NEC 2020 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3361 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 225 N 38TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 659 UNION ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor 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 | — | — | 19104 |