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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 11, 2026 | 1213 CREASE ST | AlterationsBackflow Flow Device | — |
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| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2326 E DAUPHIN 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2551 CORAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a rear addition, to include a roof deck accessed from the interior. For interior and exterior 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. | — | Stone House LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1860 FRANKFORD AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1608-18 E BERKS ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-090001. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | 1 | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1127 E WILT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap fresh air inlet | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1422 E FLETCHER ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING ATTACHED ONE-STORY BUILDING BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWAL | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 21 E OXFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fai and main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 1632 E HEWSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING GARAGE AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2)-STORY ADDITION ATTACHED TO AN EXISTING TWO (2)-STORY STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION PLAN. | — | Briq House LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 2332 E THOMPSON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC & FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2025-001023 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2036 MARTHA ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp panel only replacement. Install new 40 space 200 amp main breaker panel. New circuit breakers labeled. | — | ALL STAR ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2635 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2541 SALMON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2508 SEPVIVA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN | — | Nevin Abedinaj | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1871 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionInstall a new 400-amp electrical service with 6 meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house, one 200 amp subpanel for commercial space and one 125-amp subpanels for each of the 4 dwelling unit, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection,. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2633 TRENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationThis proposal is to upgrade the existing (Broken. Could not be reactivated) Radionic D7412 with a new B9512-CV Y520031026 JCI shall remove the existing panel and replace it with a new Radionics with cell communication. JCI shall replace the one existing keypads with new. This is BA ONLY. AS PER 2020 NEC | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2324 CEDAR ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a four-story semi-detached structure (not to exceed 45' in height after Mixed Income bonus is applied) that includes roof decks above the third a and fourth floors, with two pilot houses above the forth floor roof. Size and location per plan. | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2227 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF SIX (6) STARBOLTS AND HELICAL STITCH TIES TO AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | CHRIS NATALINI MASONRY INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1988 E BOSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide interior electrical wiring for the fit-out of a nail salon. Install branch circuits to supply power for lighting fixtures, lighting controls, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, receptacle outlets, and all associated electrical devices required for the space. Install dedicated branch circuits to supply power for equipment and appliances. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Arber Sulaj | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2455 FRANKFORD AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create a vacant lot. | — | Maurice Edwards | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 448 E FLORA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1829 E ALBERT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main drain, stack in basement, rain leader cesspool in rear yard | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1808 FRANKFORD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WDP. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19125 |