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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 806 S 2ND ST | AlterationsAdd sump pump and repair interior drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19147 | |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 332 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT UNIT (R-2 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 ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to exterior of |
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| Evergreen GC LLC |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1226 S CLARION ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000443 | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 532 QUEEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | SQUARE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 635 LEAGUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 316 TITAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 513 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (14'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1339 S 7TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and FAI replacement | — | David R Smith | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 324 QUEEN 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 | — | BELLA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 724 S 8TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PATINO & ARMIDEO PLUMBING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1543 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF A REAR YARD DECK TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 209 WILDER 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 Rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Service size has not increased. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1101 CATHARINE ST | New ConstructionFOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT TO AN EXISTING AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM. SYSTEM SERVED BY AN EXISTING FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE. WORK INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NEW FOUR (4) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND A NEW FIRE PUMP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 20 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEPARATE PERMIT(S) REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT THE 1ST THROUGH 3RD FL | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1032 CHRISTIAN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1201 LATONA ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 600-44 LOMBARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | OK PLUMBING LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1535 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a fire alarm, all work per approved plans. NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1415 S PHILIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Nazar Plumbing LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1352 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-006236 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | Hallowell Construction Company LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 207 WILDER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 117 FEDERAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1300-18 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000597 For the installation of one (1) RTU, GRDs, toilet room exhaust, and associated ductwork and fuel gas piping as per approved plans and in accordance with 2018 IMC. Separate permits to be obtained for all other work. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 523 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE EXTERIOR ROOF WORK TO AN EXISTING R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING UNITS) IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 3 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 800 S DARIEN ST | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERGROUND PARKING TO INCLUDE SHEETING & SHORING AND UNDERPINNING WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 1110 S 7TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19147 |