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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH 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. INSTALL 90% 80K BTU FURNACE, NEW DUCTWORK, & 8 DIFFUSERS | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19145 | |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1616 S 17TH ST |
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| 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. **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** PHC staff reviewed and approved on 7/21/2026. Signed and stamped approval form already uploaded to application. Roofing work to be done to non-contributing s |
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| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1823 S 24TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace Curb trap, FAI, and Main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2415 S 21ST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR PORCH ON AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Meng Xi Zheng | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1601 S TAYLOR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006201 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3135 S UBER ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. Removal of existing stucco. Installing new weather resistive barrier and installing new stucco system. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1616 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 3136 S 17TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION AND NEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE STRUCTURE IS TO BE BUILT ON THE EXISTING FOUNDATION, WITH ADDITIONAL DEEP DRIVEN HELICAL PILES AT THE REAR. NO EXCAVATION PROPOSED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK AND THE EXTENSION OF THE ADJACENT CHIMNEY. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST A | 1 | REDION XHOXHI JOJI CONTRACTORS | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1601 S TAYLOR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-006201 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2538 S 17TH 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 Complete rewire of existing one-family dwelling. Fish wire. Replace approximately 90% of existing branch circuit wiring. Install new NM-B cable and EMT raceways where required. Replace receptacles, switches, lighting outlets, and install AFCI/GFCI protection as required by the current NEC. | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2311 MIFFLIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full wiring for duplex, upgrading existing service to 200 amp service (increased service size), and 100 amp subpanels in both units. | — | Abbruzzese Electric Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 2113-29 OREGON AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1818 MOORE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2430 S BOUVIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1600-10 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-006243 | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1600-10 S 18TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2025-006243 | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1600-10 S 18TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2025-006243 | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1600-10 S 18TH ST | AlterationsThe Plumbing scope of this Application includes 1 Domestic Service Backflow Device (Domestic Service), 37 Floor Drains, 14 Hose Bibs, 2 Hot Water Heaters, 18 Indirect Waste/Hub Drains, 10 Kitchen Sinks, 10 Lavatories, 6 Roof Drains, 1 Shower/Tub, 1 Storm Drain, 3 Sump Pump/Sewage Ejectors and 12 Water Closets/Urinals. | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2640 MCKEAN ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3000 S SMEDLEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF 2ND AND 3RD STORY ADDITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | Thomas Wiedenman | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2113-29 OREGON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1637 S HICKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2219 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1705 JOHNSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF FRONT, REAR, AND VERTICAL ADDITIONS WITH ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSE ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | LEPORE PROPERTIES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2141 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacing roof joists and roof decking on single car detached rear garage accessory to an exisitng single family dwelling. details per plan. no other work inlcuded | — | JOSEPH FRANCIS XAVIER MELCHIORRE | 19145 |