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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3609 WEIGHTMAN 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 | — | — | 19129 | |
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| 3213 RORER ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. |
| — |
| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 719 CANTRELL ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. UNDERPINNING AND FOUNDATIONS ALREADY COMPLETE AND INSPECTED BY THE SPECIAL IN | 1 | G&J GROUP LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2921 N 26TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AND PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***************** FISHING WIRES *********************** | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | AlterationsALTERATION TO BANK. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 15037 ENDICOTT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MD IN FRONT YARD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2228 S HEMBERGER ST | 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 Receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1238 S 29TH ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6517-21 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A VESTIBULE ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Cutrone Custom Builders LLC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 914 PLAINFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1312 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 18, 2026 | 1009 N 45TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CTs, FAIs & MDs. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1606 S 19TH ST | 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 Receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2234 N BANCROFT ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-096176. 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 2232, 2236 N. Bancroft. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 213-19 POPLAR ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM FOUR (4) EXISTING LOTS (213 POPLAR ST, 215 POPLAR ST, 217 POPLAR ST, AND 219 POPLAR ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5751 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all switches in the living room, dining room, hallway, and kitchen. * Install the new ceiling fan in the dining room. * Replace standard receptacles with tamper-proof receptacles in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom. Fan ceiling, switches & receptacles was pre-existing. Installing new devices | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002672 FOR THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) SPLIT-SYSTEM HVAC APPLIANCES (AHU/CU-4 AND AHU/CU-4A AS LABELED ON THE PLANS) AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GRDs, TOILET ROOM EXHAUST FAN, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | NJP Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO THE MAIL ROOM AREA OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4820 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3560-74 WOODHAVEN RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITON PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. | 1 | LEX General Construction Inc | C | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 740 S FRAZIER 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 gas steam boiler same as existing | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1400 SOUTHAMPTON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to the third-floor bathroom in 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. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2810 N MARVINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19133 |