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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1532 N DOVER 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 | — | FINSEL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19121 | |
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| Issued Sep 21, 2026 |
| 1826 N 27TH ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ |
| — |
| B8 Construction LLC |
| 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2517 SHARSWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1315 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | AlterationsInstalling new 3/4" water service. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1828 N 28TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1532 N DOVER ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010588 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1452 N ETTING ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004674 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1826 N 27TH ST | AlterationsInstalling 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1701 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration120 volt 20 amp line for Outdoor roof top unit exhaust | — | Bernis Shelton | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1846 N VAN PELT ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3014 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 4 | Michael D Link | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2909 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 5 | BFB CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1826 N 27TH 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. Installing 2.5 ton condenser and coil with 60k 80% gas furnace. 9 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2702 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Increase original 100 amp service to 200 amp service with three gang modular meter bank with two 125 amp apartment disconnects for apartment 1 and apartment 2 and one 60 amp disconnect for house panel. install two125 amp feeder cables for apartment 1 and apartment 2 circuit breaker panels. Install 60 amp feeder cable for h | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2556 PAGE ST | AlterationsFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2556 PAGE ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-127200. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2558 Page St. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1219 N 31ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring the entire house from top to bottom. This includes (45) Lights, (25) Switches, (35) Receptacles (6) GFCI's, HVAC unit, Water Heater, washer/dryer, range. Replacing the existing 200 amp panel with a new 60 space 200 amp panel. | — | Joseph Irwin | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1318 N 28TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1928 N NEWKIRK ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Complete rewire installing new non-metallic Romex cable for power lighting receptacles appliances smoke detectors etc. Replacing the existing 100 amp electrical service with a new 100 amp electrical service | — | marquis henderson | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1637 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE BUILDING AS PER PLANS. PROVIDE NEW FEEDERS AND EECTRICAL PANELS AS SHOWN ON SINGLE-LINE DIAGRAM. INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH 2017 NEC. (NOT INCL FIRE ALARM) | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1431 N 18TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-069936- FOR FLOOR JOIST REPLACEMENT TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER PER PLAN AND ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-069936 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I | — | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2200 JEFFERSON ST | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LANDSCAPING/PAVEMENT, FOR THE ERECTION OF RECREATION AREAS LOCATED ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES. 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. ** SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR ALL WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. | — | ANTOINE JOHNSON LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2915 RIDGE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Christopher Johnson | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2149 N VAN PELT ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service and panel - 30 space panel. Service size will remain the same, no increase. Partial rewire where needed (fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004963 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |