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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1323 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical work includes interior wiring and installation of electrical devices for tenant fit-out as per approved plans plans ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1711 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1934 MUTTER 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. Exhaust fan for 2nd floor bathroom | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1912 N HANCOCK ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1447 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012890 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1832 MASCHER ST | AlterationsInstallation of sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixtures: 2-water closets, 2-lavatory sinks, 1-bathtub, 1-shower, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry sink and 1-water heater. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 320-24 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Jos. Serratore & co. architect | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2038 N FRANKLIN 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2127 N FRONT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services - Body Art Service | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012889 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012889 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1437 N 8TH 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 171 W WILT 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 | — | JOSEPH FRANCIS XAVIER MELCHIORRE | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1913 N HOWARD ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water curb to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012889 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1825-31 N 6TH 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. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. NO DEMOLITION TO FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wal | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1333-37 N FRONT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1906 N 4TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-007130 | — | SPIRO NACO | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1533 N LAWRENCE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1933 PALETHORP ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Sir Richards Realty | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1541 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR USE AS EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. SEE ZP-2025-002250 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. [AMENDMENT APPROVED 6/3/2025 FOR A CHANGE TO THE S | 8 | OFIR KOMERIAN | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1906 N 4TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-007130 | — | SPIRO NACO | 19122 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1822-24 N HANCOCK 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 | — | — | C | 19122 |