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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 114 S 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR SUN DECK ACCESSED FROM FIRST FLOOR REAR AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Dane Davis | 19139 | |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 |
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| 2400-04 RHAWN ST |
| Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR GROUP MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND HEALTH PRACTITIONER (GROUP B) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2902 N TAYLOR 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000053 | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 233 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 410-12 OLIVE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF PRE-FABRICATED WOOD BURNING STOVE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Katahdin22 Inc. | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3600 S FRONT ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1827 NORTH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two story rear addition to existing structure with roof deck above addition accessed from 3rd story of existing structure as per approved plan. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3734 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. | — | Terra Group Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1635 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocation (2)electric range only | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5511 SPRUCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A BARRIER SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WO | 2 | AIMES LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1921 PARRISH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3027 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation to wheel chair lift, work includes concrete pad and landing, exisitng single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 624 SNYDER AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003015 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4044 N DARIEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5648 LORETTO AVE | 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. Replace roof covering at main roof. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 7401 WOODBINE AVE | Change of UseArtist Studios and Artisan Industrial. | — | — | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 737 N BUCKNELL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Mallard Builders LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of power for to Roof top HVAC units Install (2) Emergency lights | — | Robert A Parissi Electrical Contractor | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 319 S 18TH ST | New Construction or Additions1" DS; curb traps and main drains - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2530 N LEE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 408 DIAMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace ct and fai | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1527-47 CALLOWHILL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED EIGHT (8) STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECKS (RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) ACCESSED BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES WITH ASSOCIATED ELEVATOR OVERRUNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (ONE-HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT (188) DWELLING UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND ONE (1) VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AT THE GROUND FLOOR; TO INCLUDE TWENTY-FOUR (24) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES, INCLUDING TWO (2) ADA ACCESSIBLE SPACES | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2725 W SILVER 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 100 AMP panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1607 N BOUVIER 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 switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire molds (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19121 |