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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2642 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind walls for dedicated outlets. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1930 E LEHIGH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — |
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| 19125 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 121 E ALLEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2444 N LEE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-006126 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 613 GAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationEXTEND THE EXISTING CHIMNEY AND REPLACE EXISTING MASONRY FRONT STEPS AND LANDING, DETAILS PER PLAN | — | SALINI BROTHERS ORNAMENTAL IRON WORK | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPING SYSTEM TO 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. | — | DYLAN SLOAN | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2360 E YORK ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2426 TRENTON AVE | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE ONE (1) LOT (LOT-1) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING LOTS (2426 & 2428 TRENTON AVE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2611 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard nec 2017 wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2613 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per 2017NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1105 E HEWSON 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 | — | I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1914 E YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND REAR OPEN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR SECOND FLOOR. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ********************************* | 3 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1988 E BOSTON ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. . 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | ROSCOE COOK | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2421 E HAZZARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2421 E HAZZARD 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2.5-ton AC, ductwork, and 18 registers | — | Saliaj Remodeling LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2613 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2642 CEDAR ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2611 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2506-08 E YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR AND A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (FOR SATIR AND LANDING ONLY). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPL | 1 | MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1822 E HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT, FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2352 E FIRTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Stone House LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 811 MERCER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | John William Snyder | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2532 KENSINGTON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2526 CORAL 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. Additional permits may be required. Installing duct throughout 3 story 1600 sqft single family home. 9- registers installing in basement: gas water heater installing in basement : 3 Ton 88,000 BTU Gas Furnace and Air Conditioner System installing outsi | — | Volodymyr Krainyk | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1411 E OXFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE A 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |