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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 2100 S LAMBERT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT 1ST FLOOR TO MERCANTILE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — |
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| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5204 EUCLID 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 | — | Steven M Mcleod | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 504 CATHARINE 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 100A service replacing existing 100A system, 30 Space panel, meter socket, surge protection device, dedicated circuit for front and rear exterior GFCI receptacles w/ bubble covers. ***NEC 2020 FISH ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4815 N CARLISLE 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | jonathan anyumba | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 14400 TOWNSEND RD | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesSITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW BUILDING RENOVATIONS/ADDITIONS (SEE CP-2025-001954) AND E&S WORK IN PARKING LOT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ASSOCIATED PLUMBING WORK** | — | MECO CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2226 REED 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 745 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationIN BASEMENT LAUNDRY/PANEL ROOM, CUT BACK 10-12 CIRCUITS THAT WERE BURNT, BOX OFF AND EXTEND BACK TO EXISTING BREAKER PANEL WITH ARC FAULT PROTECTION, REWIRE 2 LIGHTS AND SWITCH, 20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT FOR 4 EXISTING GFI OUTLETS, REPLACE 2 CIRCUITS AND DISCONNECTS TO HEATERS, REPLACE 20 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT AND GFI OUTLET FOR DEHUMIDIFIER, REPLACE 6 EXISTING LIGHTS, ALL WIRES BEING FISHED, ARC FAULT AS NEEDED. | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2360 E YORK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeRear addition with roof deck and roof deck access structure to an attach structure. Size and location per plan. | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5821 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004272 | — | A. Bishter Builders, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2005 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003607 | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2005 KNORR 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* | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1601 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) HVAC APPLIANCE (FAN POWERED VAV BOX), GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-003018 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19192 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 25 S 59TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration**2018 IEBC PERFORMANCE COMPLIANCE METHOD REVIEW ** FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY), 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDE | 4 | RPM Properties LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2442 E GORDON 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 | — | Ameris Estates Lending LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 4160 FAIRDALE RD | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-110435 FOR REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALL, FLOOR/ROOF JOISTS AND REAR DECK PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | Grimmer Construction | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5432 HARLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRunning a 20 amp circuit to a disconnect to power a Vertical Platform Lift in an open ceiling basement. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5241 SANSOM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2020 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. * SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK * ** NO WORK TO THE FRONT FACADE AS PART OF THIS PERMIT; EXISTING CORNICE TO REMAIN AS IS; IF ANY WORK TO CORNICE IS REQUIRED, PRIOR PHC APPROVAL IS REQUIRED ** *** PHC STAFF REVIEW OF DOOR ASSEMBLY 'SHOP' DRAWINGS, WINDOW ASSEMBLY 'SHOP' DRAWINGS, AND LIGHT FIXTURE DETAILS REQUIRED F | — | Vich Construction LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5105 PENTRIDGE ST | Change of UseCommissaries and Catering Services | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003972 | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1316 W RUSH 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2101-07 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR THE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT OF FACADE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************* | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1726 N DOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CT, FAI & MD. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION 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**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19107 |