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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1913 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring/Replace all old wiring throughout home, fishing only. Adding hardwired smokes and receptacles as required. Residential 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 | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19122 | |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT: FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS ONLY AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS. |
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| E K MULTISERVICE LLC |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (PREPARED FOOD SHOP), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 | MORHAF A SHIEKYOUSEF | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2105-07 N FRONT ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 39 Fixtures 8 HWH 9 Lavs 9 Toilets 6 KS 6 Shower/tubs 1 washer | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1640-48 N HANCOCK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000782 | — | Jim Topley | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1421 N LAWRENCE ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1337 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 AMP panel Replace fixtures and outlets | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-005874 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-005874 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2131 N 9TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-005874 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1639 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005056 | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1850 N LEITHGOW ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 3-INCH AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1200 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R-2 AND INTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 | SANTECH CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1822-24 N HANCOCK ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE LOT (PARCEL A) FROM THREE DEEDED LOTS (1822-24 N HANCOCK ST, 1827 PALETHORP ST AND 1829-31 PALETHORP ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 1 | ALTUS DEVELOPMENT INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1832 MASCHER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1501-25 N AMERICAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO CREATE ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM AND UTILITY SINK AREA FOR A GROUND FLOOR SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE IN A NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2020-004980) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | Michael Clark | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1934 MUTTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 100-amp panel 30 space. | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1303 HOPE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1640-48 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionInstall a 200 amp service for temporary power during construction - stringer lights, GFCI protected outlets. ALL WORK AS PER NEC, NFPA, & CITY OF PHILA CODE REQUIREMENTS | — | BSF Electrical Contractors LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1303 HOPE 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1307 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 6" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" AMES DERINGER20 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1441 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XL3 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 | C | 19122 |