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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1210 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring and electrical installations on first floor powder room and 2nd floor full bathroom. Lights, exhaust fan and GFCI outlets. Work to comply with NEC 2020 | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002104 |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2342 E HAROLD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002104 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2627 E LEHIGH AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. 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 | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1404 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 1 kitchen, 1 full bath, 1 laundry | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1522 E PALMER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2535 E DAUPHIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationTHIRD FLOOR REAR BATHROOM AND PILOT HOUSE ADDITION AND INTERIOR RENOVATION. INTERIOR RENOVATION INCLUDES SECOND FLOOR BATHROOM AND STORAGE UPGRADES. THIRD FLOOR ADDITION TO INCLUDE NEW BATHROOM AND SPIRAL STAIRCASE TO NEW PILOT HOUSE AND REAR ROOF DECK OVER EXISTING SECOND FLOOR STRUCTURE | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 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 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1210 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationBuilding new powder room at 1st floor and adding-building new master bathroom at 2nd floor. details per plan. | — | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1300 E PALMER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1918 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLights, switches, outlets, lights one panel, wiring throughout | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 100 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF FLOORING, DRYWALL CEILING AND WALLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | FLORKOWSKI BUILDERS INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1916 E YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR 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 5, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | AlterationsInstall Curb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1930 E LEHIGH AVE | 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/ | — | Spot 226 Construction LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 108 E HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsSeal sewer Lateral | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 2321 TULIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 123 E ALLEN ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2201 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | GREENZANG INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2360 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationErection of rear additions to include roof deck and pilot house per submitted plans. Extension of existing bedroom and no new bedrooms proposed. Unfinished and unhabitable existing basement to remain unfinished. | — | ADMIR VELKU | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1918 E LEHIGH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1343 E OXFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2672 BRADDOCK ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 206 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19125 |