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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued May 28, 2026 | 9600 STENTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor earth moving operations to create walkways and a ground level terrace. Size and location per plan. | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 604 SPRUCE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Remove existing roof shingles and install new Weathered Wood 30-year shingles at roof and dormers. No work at front and / or side of the dormer. |
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| Issued May 28, 2026 | 230 LEVERINGTON AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN EXCAVATION PERMIT AND GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. UNDERPINNING IS PART OF THIS PERMIT WITH CONTINUED INSPECTIONS. 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 APPROVE | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 3931 E NETHERFIELD RD | 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 | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 4889 UMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AS SHOWN ON PLAN; FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED EIGHT (8) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (THREE HUNDRED SIXTY-THREE (363) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING; FOR THE CONTINUED USE OF EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE SAME LOT AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED; WITH THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY (380) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING EIGHT (8) ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACES AND TWENTY (20) ELECTRIC VEHICLE (EV) CHARGING SPACES; TWO (2) ACCESSORY LOAD | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19127 |
| Issued May 28, 2026 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 IBC REVIEW** FOR THE ERECTION OF A TEMPORARY SINGLE-STORY COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE NOT OCCUPIED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | ESM Productions, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 211 RAMSEY ST | AlterationsSUPPLY AND INSTALL CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19139 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2128 APPLETREE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1601 S 9TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-006585 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1512 PALETHORP ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 4614 MILLETT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-003902 | — | Maurice Samuels | 19136 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 8327 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationCommercial office wiring as per drawings of tenant space. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS *** NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT.*** | — | DANIEL STUCATUR | C | — |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2764 N HOWARD ST | AlterationsReplace Rain leader Cesspool in rear of Home and 40ft of House Drain in Basement | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19133 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 423 S 20TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Hormigon LLC | 19146 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1908 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19148 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 428 BELGRADE ST | New ConstructionEZ 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 (2) new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 18 total diffusers. System 1 - 92% 40K BTU furnace and 2.5 ton AC. System 2 - 92% 60K BTU furnace and 3 ton AC. | — | AC COMFORT HVAC LLC | 19125 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 7345 SOMMERS RD | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19138 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1883 BELMONT MANSION DR | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT ONLY STRUCTURES REQUIRE SEPERATE BUILDING PERMITS, STAGES NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 801-21 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR MODIFICATION/RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS AND ASSOCIATED PIPING AT 5TH-FLOOR OF EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 7009 CHEW AVE | AlterationsSewer Line Repair on property. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19119 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1006 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH PREVIOUSLY APPROVE TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING ABOVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | OLENA KRAMARENKO | C | 19107 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2134 SHIELDS 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | 19125 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | 5 Points Rehab LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued May 27, 2026 | 1005 MELON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008164 EZELEC - NEW SERVICE ELECTRICAL WIRING/DEVICES THROUGHOUT AS PER 2017 NEC. Deviations from the EZ Permit standards require submission of construction plans. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |