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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1134 GERRITT ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5723 N MARSHALL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7636 GILBERT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP/MAIN DRAIN /FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1639 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionInstall new 600-amp service 8 gang. Install new wire and devices including arc fault breakers and 120 V smoke alarms throughout . Install new fire alarm system . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | CLEAR LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2027 BRANDYWINE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006029 | — | Ronald Musser | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1608 S 4TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2644 AGATE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004532 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 336 GLEN ECHO RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 4.95 kW DC rooftop solar PV system-PER APPROVED DRAWINGS,2017 NEC GP-2026-006378: Issued | — | Exact Energy Partners LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall dimmer switches and associated wiring for lighting controls. Provide wiring and connections for lighting fixtures serving artwork and wall-mounted sconces. Relocate existing receptacle outlets and CAT6 telecommunications wiring as required. Upgrade existing lighting around the fireplace. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | DANIEL GRAMLICH | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3405 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF ATTACHED FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS AND TWO (2) INTERIOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AND STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 IN THE EXIT STAIRS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FE | 7 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 512 BRINTON 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 SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). 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 | 1 | WYCHE RAYDRIAN | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | AlterationsInstall 162 water closets, 162 shower/tubs, 164 lavatories, 147 washing machine boxes, 147 kitchen sinks, 147 dishwashers, 151 indirect wastes, 3 mop sinks, 147 hot water heaters, 10 floor drains, 7 non freeze hose bibbs, 1 back flow preventer, 1 backwater valve, 2 elevator sump pumps, 12 roof drains, 3 sinks, 2 drinking fountains, 2 ejector sump pumps, 2 dog wash basins, 2 hair interceptors and 1 lint interceptor. All work to be perform according to the 2018 PPC and per approved plans. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1818 SANGER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE FROME CURB TO HOUSE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2123 N 58TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 41ST FLOOR SUITE 4100. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIUOSLY APPROVED. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *********** | 1 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4500 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm devices in a tenant office space, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control modules, monitor modules, addressable devices, and associated wiring. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5042 TACOMA 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 906 S FAIRHILL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2400 TREMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring for 5 new residential units within an existing space all work per approved plans NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsFurnish and install (12) new plumbing fixtures, (1) grease trap, (1) water heater, (1) water closet, (1) lavatory, (1) mop receptor, (2) hand sinks, (1) kitchen sink, (2) floor sinks, (1) sewage ejector and (1) floor drain, with piping, as per plans. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 219-29 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 24 gallon & PCU core captive aire kitchen fire suppression system, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5090 SUMMERDALE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1204-12 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4313 LANCASTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE BASEMENT. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19104 |