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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 611 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | MORAV SERVICE LLC | C | 19147 |
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| 720 DICKINSON ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008021 |
| — |
| KEY'S ELECTRICAL INC |
| 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 523 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW**FOR 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front facade as part of this permit; no | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1441 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire and 150A New Service | — | US ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1302 S 7TH 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1322 S REESE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ANDI VELIU | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1325 S 4TH ST | Minor Demolition**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION CASE # CF-2026-073715. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND 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 | — | Brandon DePiso | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1325 S 4TH ST | Full DemolitionFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. | — | Brandon DePiso | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 841-51 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF A FREE-STANDING RETRACTABLE AWNING STRUCTURE SERVING EXISTING PLAYGROUND AREA AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | 1 | MARTINO SIGNS INC. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 819 LEAGUE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC 2020 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 704-10 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. (NO EXTERIOR WORK PERMITTED. IF YOU WISH TO DO ANY WORK ON THE FACADE, YOU WILL NEED APPROVAL FROM THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION). | — | ALPHA TECHNOLOGY ENTERPRISE LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 817 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReroute existing 100 amp, single phase, 120/240 volt feeder | — | H.R. Benjamin, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1038 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 803 S LEITHGOW ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 835 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | JOHN HINES | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 704-10 S 6TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration**2021 IEBC REVIEW** FOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS (WINDOW REPLACEMENT) TO AN EXISTING BUILDING. 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. **NO WORK TO FRONT FACADE AS PER THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION** | 1 | Gunton Corporation | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1431 S CLARION ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install new 5x4 curb trap FAI and section of main drain. | — | DIMITRI K WOZNYJ | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1101 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 1000 amp electrical service with grounding. Install interior wiring, lighting, receptacles, switches, lighting controls, CATV wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 743 S DARIEN ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | Cole Greenjack | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1325 S 4TH ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor the application of exterior wall covering for the purpose of finishing walls exposed during demolition (including party walls and independent bearing walls abutting party walls) without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations of PARTY WALL PROTECTION EZ PERMIT STANDARD. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 248 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall New Circuit For Outdoor Sign To NEC Code 2020 | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007640 | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008186 | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionFor the erection of a semi-detached structure, accessory parking space, and a roof deck with a pilot house to use as single family dwelling, details per plans and documents. UNIT # C | 1 | KBCG LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 817 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT (B OCCUPANCY) ON THE 1ST FL. OF AN EXISTING BUILDING. 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. | 1 | Star Painting & Wallcovering & Sons LLC | C | 19147 |