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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 4401 HOLDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 3 STORY MULTI UNIT BUILDING. EACH UNIT WILL BE PROVIDED WITH ITS OWN MAIN DRAIN, CURB TRAP, AND FRESH AIR INLETS CONNECTING TO PRIVATE INFRASTRUCTURE. ONE DOMESTIC WATER DISTRIBUTION LINE WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH EACH UNIT HAVING ITS OWN MAIN SHUT OFF. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
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| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 212 S JESSUP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1502 MONTROSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Upgrade main electrical service 100A to 200A. New cables, grounding, meter socket, 200A main breaker panel and surge protector to be installed per NEC 2020 | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 3032 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1125 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO BASEMENT LEVEL OF DWELLING UNIT WITHIN AN EXISTING FOUR (4) UNIT BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BASEMENT LEVEL SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 608-14 W LEHIGH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN. | — | ARRICK J WISE | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 3028 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace 6" curb trap fresh air inlet and pr vent box | — | ARRICK J WISE | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 313 WHARTON ST | 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 | — | OLKOWSKI KEITH | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1729 COTTMAN AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO GROCERY STORE. 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 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2048 S GARNET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & FAI | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1826 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR WIRING THROUGHOUT PER 2020 NEC | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 3540 CALUMET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing existing 3/4" water service | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2712 N FAIRHILL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing existing 3/4" water service | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1113 KIMBALL ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2701 BROWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING REAR PORTION ON FIRST FLOOR AND REMOVAL OF EXISTING REAR DECK ABOVE IT AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION IN THE REAR WITH ROOF DECK (ACCESSORY TO RESIDENTIAL UNIT ONLY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | Pawel Weglewski | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3049 N 24TH 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 Replace outlets, lights and switches, install outlet in Kit. Dining room and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2247-49 N REESE ST | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6327 MUSGRAVE ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4017 BROWN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004748 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1309 S 31ST ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 901 BUTTONWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsFor 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 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4647 EMERY ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 5 LED lights on 1 switch leg in basement Add 2 120 volt convenience outlets in basement Replace 1 light fixture in 1st floor hallway | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 8351 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - 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 | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3200-60 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Polto Print Shop Company | C | 19104 |