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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2111-13 N 33RD ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT, PORCH AND REAR DECKS FOR USE AS FIFTEEN (15) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 15 | ARIF B TAS | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 |
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| 1508 N 26TH ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationResidential 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 Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Increase 100 amp to 200 amp service including an emergency disconnect including bonding and grounding. Wire through out including Lighting, switches, receptacles and interconnected smoke and co alarms as per nec 2020. |
| — |
| GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC |
| 19121 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2231 FONTAIN 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 New 100-amp service as per NEC 2020 3 combo detectors Fishing Only | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2040 N GRATZ ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Curb Trap with Concrete & FAI. | — | JAY EARL D | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2142 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. (FISHING WIRES ONLY) | — | Vincent Williams | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1844 N 27TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | STEED HVAC LLC. | 19121 |
| 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 23, 2026 | 1929 N VAN PELT ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | JR COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1843 N 17TH ST | AlterationsCompletely new plumbing systems as part of full/gut renovation of an existing triplex. (Please see Building Permit CP-2025-006235.) | — | Austin Batenga | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2809 W STILES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2518 SEYBERT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | AlterationsInstallation of a 1" domestic water line, 5" sanitary line, 6" stormwater line, FAI | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2209 W THOMPSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 400-amp service. Electrical layout according to approved plans. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1846 N 24TH 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 | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2033 DIAMOND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1841 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND FIRE SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STANDPIPES IN EXIT STAIRWAYS, STANDPIPES TO BE INTERCONNECTED PER NFPA 14. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2034 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2142 N 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1429 N 28TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR THIRD FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Nuview Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1612 FRENCH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | STEED HVAC LLC. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1953 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationSwitches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE TO 200 AMPS as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1725 INGERSOLL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET (1/4TH OF HEIGHT OF | 1 | GILAD BERGERIN | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3020 REDNER 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 | — | — | 19121 |