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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1434-36 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 1,000 amp service and equipment. electrical wiring of an 8-unit apartment building with a commercial space on the 1st floor. Installation of the fire alarm, all work per approved plans. ***SEPERATE PERMIT AND SERVICE LOAD CALCULATION REQUIRED FOR COMMERCIAL FIT OUT*** | — | Joseph Irwin | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 438 E GIRARD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing per plan. installed to the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919. All piping must be metallic | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006398 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 438 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWIRING OF HVAC EQUIPMENT ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | MARK REDGUARD | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6964 WEATHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7101 WOODLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationCHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (R-2 TO I, CONDITION 1) IN AN EXISTING MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL BUILDING. 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. | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | — |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006406 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (10) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6312 WHEELER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing existing curb trap and main drain to the house. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4026 RENO ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2021-038860 TO REPAIR REAR 2ND STORY ROOF JOISTS, REPAIR EXTERIOR WINDOW FRAMING AND RECONSTRUCTION OF REAR ONE STORY PORTION AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. INSTALL SHORING PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2021-038860. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE U | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 186 DIAMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3351 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A NEW MECHANICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2840 SELLERS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 961 1/2 N LAWRENCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001187 | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 218 CHURCH 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. | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3217 HURLEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1710 TITAN 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 | — | Hormigon LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 8500-10 GERMANTOWN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A RETAIL SALES OF WEARING APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES (GROUP M). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5801 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 300 E UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Austin Batenga | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 525 LEVICK ST | Parking OnlyFor the creation of one (1) accessory surface parking space. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 766 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationKITCHEN NEW HOME RUNS IN THE PANELS, PUTTING ARCF DF BREAKER FOR THE KITCHEN, ADDING LIGHTS IN POWDER ROOM AND IN THE BATHROOM ADDING LIGHT AND CHANGING THE GFCI ACCORDING TO NEC. | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 534-36 HELLERMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Joseph Flocco | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6515 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE & OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP I-4 CHILD DAY CARE CENTER AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2025-012759 FOR ZONING APPROVAL OF USE CHANGE. | 1 | ANDRE GARRETT | C | — |