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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1232 WOLF 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 | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19148 | |
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| Issued Jul 24, 2026 |
| 1421 W GIRARD AVE |
| Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE SISTERING OF THE DAMAGED FLOOR JOISTS AND THE INSTALLATION OF A SHORING WALL TO RESOLVE CF-2024-019976. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2024-019976. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS |
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| DR BUILDERS 35 LLC |
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| 19130 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2027 FERNON 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 | — | cassidy mcgrath | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 708 GREYMONT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 333 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | JOSEPH LEE | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5930 CITY AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6076 KINGSESSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alterations to an existing attached structure. (No Structural Work) | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5361-91 CHEW AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the erection of an internally illuminated channel letter wall sign, accessory to the existing use. | — | Tamora Building Systems, Inc. | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6523 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I ALTERATION TO THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OR THE COVERING OF EXISTING MATERIALS, ELEMENTS, EQUIPMENT. FOR USE AS RETAIL SALES- WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************** | 1 | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 317 HARTEL AVE | 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 832 MANATAWNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor alterations to add a wrap-around step at the perimeter of the existing deck in the rear yard. Size and location per plan. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1016 GORMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 32x module (14.4 kW DC) rooftop solar system GP-2026-004660 | — | Exact Energy Partners LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 218 RIPKA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace main house drain from curb trap back to inside front of basement. | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4824 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 961 1/2 N LAWRENCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001187 | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 434 MONTANA ST | Addition and/or AlterationExisting Front porch and porch roof repair, details as shown in the plans. no other work included. | — | PURO TEC LTD | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5138 MARKET ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006402 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 109-11 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemoving the existing patio; Connecting an existing downspout and running it underneath the new patio to the existing drain; Installing planter boxes; Relocating the front entrance walkway; Relaying a new patio. | — | LYB-PDG LLC | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1102 S 53RD 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 INSTALLATION OF 100 AMP SERVICE ONLY | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1210 MORRIS ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | TONER ARCHITECTURE INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5901 W THOMPSON 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 The total service size will be 200 amp. Replacing the existing 100 amp service with a NEW 200 AMP service with new meter socket, distribution panel and circuit breakers. Rewire house throughout. With new switches, receptacles and light fixtures. Install hardwired smoke and CO detectors as per 2020 NEC. | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006395 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 224 MARKET ST | SignFor the installation of one (1) single-faced non-illuminated flat wall sign. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1251 SHACKAMAXON ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILLDING. INSTALLATION OF NEW 1 1/2" WATER SERVICE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING AND FIXTURES SERVING COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19125 |