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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1216 W CAMBRIA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 |
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| 3115 N 7TH ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. |
| — |
| 1 800 HEATERS INC |
| 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007017 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-007017 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1218 W CAMBRIA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 435 W CLEARFIELD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2936 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-007017 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 435 W YORK 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 | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2208 N 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008875 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2210 N 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008876 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 305 W CAMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000518 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000518 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 523 W DAUPHIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HD Repair | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000518 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2206 N 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008321 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2760 N 2ND 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3024-28 N 6TH 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19133 |