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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 640 WATER WORKS DR | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LANDSCAPING/PAVEMENT ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING BUILDING, FOR THE ERECTION OF PLAY AREAS CONTAINING PLAY COMPONENTS DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED FOR CHILDREN AND LOCATED ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. 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. | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19130 |
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| 1629 JACKSON ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE FRONT FAÇADE OF AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. |
| — |
| JAMUS MCBRIDE |
| 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2128 SAINT ALBANS 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3616-40 S GALLOWAY ST | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse. | — | Philly Masonry & Restoration LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 8029 TEMPLE RD | Alterationsinstall new bathtub, water cloest, Lavatory sink. Install kitchen sink, install laundry tub. and Install drain lines. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2001 FOSTER 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. -Installation of (1) 60,000 btu gas furnace with 2 ton 15 seer ac and all required duct work. -Installation of (16) diffusers. | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1216 SHACKAMAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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 OTHER WORK. | — | AIR PRO HVAC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4507 LOCUST ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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 OTHER WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1637 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE MODIFICATION OF A ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE DOOR OPENING TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN | — | Gunton Corporation | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4623 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 531 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPER THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front façade as part of this permit. Install new 300-amp service All work per approved plans | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5143 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo install two 2 electric meters boxes, one for Barbershop and one for Beauty Salon. Wiring already separated from previous permit | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2800 FOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationThe systems installation will take place as follows: Decommissioning: Unless noted on the drawing that equipment is to remain in place, Johnson Controls will decommission the existing Intrusion head end equipment and their associated devices, along with removing the cable associated with the equipment. If NVR is being replaced, as noted in the estimate, the older NVR unit is to be shipped to ERI for storage, see shipping form for instructions. Installation: 1. Intrusion Installation of the intru | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5219 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2227 DICKINSON 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1327 N FRAZIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | DING ZENG YANG | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1516 N 8TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1001-41 WALNUT ST | New Construction or AdditionsReplacing (E) fixtures with new fixtures 6 total fixtures, 5 sinks, 1 water fountain | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3343 RAND 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/ | — | ANDRE OMAR FREELY | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6529 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1219 W SILVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. WORK AREA TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Caritas Management LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6306 MILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19138 |