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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2826 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural alterations to an existing attached structure. Interior alterations to be inspected under permit RP-2026-004884. | — | Grateful Dev LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 827 N NEWKIRK ST | 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 Upgrade service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP. Wire throughout an existing single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per the NEC 2020 |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2832 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural alterations to an existing attached structure. Interior alterations to be inspected under permit RP-2026-004935. | — | Grateful Dev LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2927 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1894 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-016124 | — | Ryan Hughes | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | DYLAN SLOAN | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1890 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-016120 | — | Ryan Hughes | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1892 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-016123 | — | Ryan Hughes | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2829 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100 amp service panel replace equipment in-kind. Update grounding and bonding. 30 amp 240V circuit to 2FL rear deck HVAC condenser. All new wiring surface mount or fished in existing walls. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Switchcraft, LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1726 WALLACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MD. | — | Eric Slifkin | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2821 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFirst Floor Living Room Install new wiring along the front first floor living room wall for receptacles and an exterior light switch. Heating and Cooling Install new circuit wiring for the basement heating system and outdoor condenser. Electric Water Heater Install a new dedicated circuit for the first floor electric water heater. | — | BARRY HASSAN | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 801 N 19TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-UNIT BUILDING . EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF 4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Andrey Levchenko | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2819 POPLAR ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-119186 TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS FOR EXTERIOR WALL 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 ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | Mark Grimaldi | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseBusiness Support; Research and Development | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 835 N TAYLOR ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1511 GREEN ST | 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. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Aubri Construction LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001913 Install new fire suppression system per NFPA 13 | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1511 GREEN ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUILDING TO CREATE 6 DWELLING UNITS. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 873 N 22ND 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. 3 ton heat pump, air handler, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | SUN GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 753 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-001998 | — | Galle Electric LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1717-19 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 755 N TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-001999 | — | Galle Electric LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2630 W GIRARD AVE | 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. RELOCATION OF 60 SPRINKLER HEADS | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2213 MOUNT VERNON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace rainleader cesspool | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19130 |