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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1444 N 2ND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | RILEY RIPER HOLLIN & COLAGRECO | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-005874 |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE 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 COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | Team Cohen LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RTU'S, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1700 N FRONT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign and one (1) statically-illuminated projecting sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1850 N LEITHGOW ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 4 STORY 8 FAMILY BUILIDNG. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2"WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. 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 INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005056 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1832 MASCHER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC unit, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1715 N 3RD ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1231-39 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1825-31 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A CHILD CARE CENTER THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. WORK TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SITEWORK AND PARKING. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | CONCONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 173-75 W NORRIS ST | Change of UseArtist Studios and Artisan Industrial.; Office - Business and Professional | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 120-36 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | JEROME R KEOUGH INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 174 W BERKS ST | New Construction or Additionsinstall 1" domestic water service, 6" sanitary curb trap, 4" vent, 6" sanitary drain line | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1938 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO-STORY SIDE ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Gartner Construction LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1639 N HANCOCK ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1841 JADE WAY | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002397 | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1223 N 6TH 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. | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2105-07 N FRONT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001557 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13 (residential) | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 173-75 W NORRIS 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. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2031-33 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH AN ACCESSORY STORAGE ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.*ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BAR | 2 | Tom Wysocki | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 186 DIAMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1940 N MARSHALL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Strobe Architecture Studio LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | 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. | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19122 |