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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1928 S 15TH 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 | — | Philly House Services LLC | 19145 | |
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| Issued Jul 23, 2026 |
| 2200 OREGON AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE. FOR USE AS A BUSIESS OCCUPANCY ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
| 1 |
| KEVIN H NGUYEN |
| C |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2029 S 20TH ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY, MASONRY, RUBBLE STONE AND WOOD COMMERCIAL BUILDING BY HANDHELD METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN A | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2054 MCKEAN 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1807 S 19TH ST | Alterations - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1521 RITNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CURB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2932 S CARLISLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001891 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001889 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 3 | William Guyon | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001893 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of low-voltage fire alarm system including fire alarm control panel, devices, and associated wiring. Work to be completed per approved plans. NEC 2017 NFPA2016 | — | CIAFRE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001890 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001894 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2748 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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; INCL | — | Christopher Funari | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001892 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2122 S CHADWICK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3310 S 20TH ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1755 S BANCROFT ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alterations to an existing attached structure with use as single family household living | — | ALARCON & MARRONE INCORPORATION | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1603-05 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Kitchen suppression system | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2004 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTIRCAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. | — | THOMAS TRINH | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001890 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1648 S 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY PER APPROVED PLANS. NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEM REQUIRED AT RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | SRD RENOVATIONS, inc | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001893 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19145 |