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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2526 S 22ND 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 All wiring will be fished. rewire the 2nd floor rear bedroom, rear center bedroom, hallway, bathroom, front center room, front bedroom, 1st floor living room, kitchen, dining room, rear exterior, basement increase install 200-amp 40 circuit Siemens panel, meter, riser, entrance cable, breakers, proper grounding, labeling, 14 | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19145 | |
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| Issued Jul 30, 2026 |
| 2600-30 S BROAD ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE DOORS, WALLS, PARTITIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2018 IEBC* |
| 1 |
| ACE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC |
| C |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1814 MCCLELLAN ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2600-30 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall generator, ATS switches, panels ,grounding& bonding, ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1928 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPRVOED PLAN. | — | K1 MANAGEMENT LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2317 S 23RD ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Adult Care | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2852 TASKER ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1601 S TAYLOR ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-006201 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2019 FERNON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of three story structure with roof deck and roof access structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. Amended 8/5/26 NTE 38' in height. | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1922 SHUNK ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. As Per Approval by PHC New shingles to be Certainteed Grand Manor to mimic appearance of slate. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1928 S 15TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007850 | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1928 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007850 | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2147 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp. 40 ckt panel, (28) 15 amperes duplex receptacle, (19) switch replacement, (5) replace bedroom fixture, (5) 3-way switch replacement, (7) ground fault receptacle, (2) replace dining room fixture, (2) install ground rod, install exterior fixture, install bathroom fixture, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2423 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-019240 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2109 S CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install 200 amp service cable/ 200 amp meter enclosure 200 amp 40 circuit breaker panel with main | — | ROBERT ESPOSITO | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2500 S GARNET ST | 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** | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2207 S LAMBERT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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. Separate Stree | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2912 S SMEDLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Bowers Construction Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1932 S 23RD 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2100 S LAMBERT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT 1ST FLOOR TO MERCANTILE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001890 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2065 SNYDER AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign and one (1) projecting sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | Shay Argaman | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2054 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire second floor, living room and foyer with new devices to remove old wiring. | — | Brian Monroe | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1928 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Philly House Services LLC | 19145 |