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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 10075 SANDMEYER LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall three dedicated 20 amp circuits for exhaust fans install 3 20 amp disconnect. | — | Capricorn Electric Inc | C | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | — | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. |
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| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | AlterationsInstallation of a 1" domestic water line, 5" sanitary line, 6" stormwater line, FAI | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1334 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER SERVICE & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3353 ELLA ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2024-101644 TO REPAIR ROOF AT THE REAR & FRONT, INCLUDE REAR WALL REPAIR AND FLOOR JOISTS SISTERING/ REPAIR AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2024-101644. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATE | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4124-30 HAVERFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | SCL Consulting LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4820 WESTMINSTER AVE | 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. New HVAC unit, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | Juan C Salazar | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 132 N 49TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| 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 23, 2026 | 5104 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO THE FIRST FLOOR 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 FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | RIEXINGER REMODELING LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6516 LANSDOWNE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing existing rain leader and area drain in garage. Replacing appropriately 30' of main drain in garage. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1700 ELLSWORTH 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. | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3939 DELL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2713 PRATT ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors.- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2721 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1" Water Service, 5" Curb Trap, 5" Main Drain, 4" Fresh Air Inlet Installing 24 Fixtures 3 HWH 5 Lavs 5 Toilets 3 KS 3 Washers 5 Shower/tubs | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 33 DEARBORN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1123 N 41ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2923 DEVEREAUX AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1456 STIRLING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing existing rain leader cesspool and area drain in garage. Replacing appropriately 30' of main drain in garage. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2240 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | KAPS CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006424 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 208-10 REX AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002864 | — | MEB PLUMBING LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 306-08 CHERRY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A FACADE IMPROVEMENT TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE STUCCO REPLACEMENT AS PER PLANS. | 9 | JAMES DESIMONE | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 12035 STEVENS RD | 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 ductless mini split system | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006413 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |