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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2147 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installation of 5" sanitary, 6" storm building trap, Installation of 1" water service Installation of backflow prevention device | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1453 N 29TH ST |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2235-51 STEWART ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF A ONE (1) STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE WITH MECHANICAL DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. 21 DAY POSTING & NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2. **DUST CONTROL MEASURES TO BE UTILIZED. ** *FOUNDATIONS AND SLAB TO BE | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1251 N DOVER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3008 EUCLID AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2200 JEFFERSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the demolition of two (2) detached structures. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3020 REDNER 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 | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1444 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004672 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2020 N 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1258 N DOVER ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004675 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1415 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004666 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1418 N NEWKIRK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004673 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1535 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1428 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004670 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1532 N DOVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st floor, exhaust fan ceiling, arc fault 20 amp, install bathroom fixture, bathroom wall fixture, relocate electrical devices-ceiling fan, relocate electrical devices-ceiling fixture or wall receptacle, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detectors according to NEC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1420 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004667 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1931 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 4 | Timothy William Lewis | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1424 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004668 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1430 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004671 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1426 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004669 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1826 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service and rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1828 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationRepair the rear shed of the house and floor of an exisitng single fmaily dwelling, details per plan. | — | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2033 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLICANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | HAROLD R ALLEN | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1748 N LECOUNT 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1928 N NEWKIRK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |