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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTemporary construction for annual fundraising event as per approved plans and in accordance with PHC approval. Event is from October 1st to November 7th, 2026. | 1 | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Inc. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 25, 2026 | 649 N 17TH ST |
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| EXPRESS POWER INC |
| 19130 |
| Issued Jul 25, 2026 | 1630-32 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionInstall a 1200-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (11) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 400-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 400-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 200-amp subpanel for each of the nine (9) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and recepta | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19130 |
| 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 | 1921-29 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A CHILD CARE CENTER (GROUP E; NO CHILDREN UNDER 2-1/2 YEARS OF AGE) IN UNIT 'C' ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | JSA CONSTRUCTION | C | 19130 |
| 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 | 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 | 1 | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 842 PERKIOMEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeRemoval of joists in an existing single-family structure, footprint unchanged as per approved plan. Existing height not to change. | — | MAGDALIS MELO | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 649 N 17TH 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. Install (2) 60K BTU 96% furnaces, (2) 2 ton AC units, ductwork, and 16 total diffusers | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2009 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II 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 IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 2 | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1890 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-016120 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 888 N WOODSTOCK 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 Electrical wiring indoor and outdoor Scope of Work Hassan Electric LLC will provide a complete electrical installation for the project including: Existing 100a service replacing with new 100a electrical service • 100A main breaker panel and full grounding system • 36 LED recessed lights (4") • 55 duplex outlets and 3 | — | BARRY HASSAN | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2005 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO BASEMENT AND 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS WITHIN EXISTING OPENING, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 886 N BAILEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR 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 M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 738 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE INTERIOR STAIR AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Mears Enterprises LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING COMMERCIAL FIXTURES. 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 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1525-27 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the demolition of the exterior fence walls, bollards and roll-down gate. Size and location per plan and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 876 N BUCKNELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2217 OGDEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2310 PEROT ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2313 GREEN ST | New Construction or Additionsinstall 5" sanitary curb trap, 4" vent, 5" house drain, 6" storm curb trap, 4" vent, 6" house drain 2" water service WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1890 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-016120 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 2610 W GIRARD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETIAL SALES OF FOOD, BEVERAGES, GROCERIES, AND CONSUMER GOODS (GROUP M) OCCUPANCY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19130 |