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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2718 W ALBERT 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 Rewire complete 2 story 30 space panel, 100 amp. Fishing only. Service has not increased | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19132 | |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5709 COTTAGE ST |
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| New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF DECK, PILOT HOUSES AND GREEN ROOF (GREEN ROOF BONUS) FOR USE AS SEVENTY-FOUR (74) DWELLING UNITS WITH ACCESSORY PARKING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** |
| 74 |
| Olympia Construction LLC |
| C |
| 19135 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5432 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **MULTIPLE PARENT PERMITS - SEE CP-2023-005662 & CP-2025-003035** | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 625 W LURAY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO PROPERTY. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4501 EDGEMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009211 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1135 N ORIANNA ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4624 A ST | Addition and/or AlterationCombo breakers (1) 30-amp dryer circuit GFCI and circuit 2nd floor (1) 10-year sealed combo detectors (3) Install bathroom fixture (2) Install fan with heat lamp | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2230 S 62ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOr the addition of a stairs and landing to accommodate a vertical platform lift. Size and location per plan. Vertical platform lift to be installed per manufacturer's specification. A separate Electrical permit will be required to power the lift. | — | Joshua Perez | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 500 N 13TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)For a certificate of occupancy for a business occupancy. No work approved on this permit. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006425 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1437 S 20TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-010072 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF 1ST, 2ND FLOOR JOISTS AND REPAIRE/ REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERAT | — | Hormigon LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001303 | — | LANE-VALENTE INDUSTRIES INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1935 N 60TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPTo comply violations issued in CF-2026-041151 rear wall repair | — | HT CONSTRUCTION CO | 19151 |
| 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 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006400 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 300 E UPSAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace basement fixtures only. Fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 242 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | PHILA RENOVATION GROUP | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3329 MERCER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Complete water service | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 505-15 JAMESTOWN AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN ON EXISTING POSTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1021 E LUZERNE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2946 ARAMINGO AVE | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2461 SEPVIVA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a three (3) story attach structure height (NTE 38 feet) with rear yard deck, roof deck, and roof deck access structure for single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | Hormigon LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 (5) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006393 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |