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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2517 ISLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000899: Install 300A service & meter bank ,60A house panel, all wiring for triplex ,smoke alarms, em.lighting .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | TIET NGUYEN | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1426 W HAGERT ST |
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| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3403 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 | 1829 N BAILEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. | — | SimpliVest LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6142 WALNUT ST | AlterationsREPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP/MAIN DRAIN /FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2050 S 57TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3700S N BROAD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2024-002351 | — | JAMES J ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 126 LOMBARD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | DMITRY KIPERVAS | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1740 N 3RD ST | Alterations Repair house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1330 S 54TH 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 | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2802 BOUDINOT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the side of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5959 WOODBINE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace Panel and reinstall existing circuits No work to exterior of building as per PHC approval | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4499 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING THREE-STORY OFFICE BUILDING TO INCLUDE CREATION OF NEW EXTERIOR RAMP AND ACCESSIBLE TOILET FACILITIES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | — | INTECH CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6617 HADDINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace a 100 amp circuit breaker panel with proper grounding and bonding. Install dedicated circuits to supply power to chairlift, dishwasher and baseboard heating on second floor. All work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | VBA CREST HOLDINGS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 480 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. | — | Joesph Dayoub | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6745 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | A1 MECHANICAL INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1920 E HAROLD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-011977 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5029 MORRIS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002286 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2014 N 32ND 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 309-37 S 5TH ST | Retaining WallFOR NEW RETAINING WALL PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5814 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 741 STANWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing New piping to relocated kitchen sink. Install kitchen pluming fixtures. Including dishwasher and garbage disposal. (NOT FIXTURES) | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ANDI VELIU | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | NHAN T LE | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 545 E CHELTEN AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19144 |