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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1903 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to the existing 3 story single family dwelling, details as shown in the plan. | — | FIDAN BASHA | 19130 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1609 BROWN ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING APARTMENTS. 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 |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1901-39 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL NEW MDPA 100A PANEL FED FROM EXISTING MDP as per plan Rough and trim the entire area as per plan Install light fixtures, outlets, emergency lighting and exit signs Install tele/data wiring Wire all HVAC equipment as per plan Grounding as per 2017 NEC Existing fire alarm system to be remain | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE . FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. 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 IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | MANO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 849 N 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE TWO (2) ROOF DECKS AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Gabriel Deck DBA: Gnome Architects LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 836 PENNOCK ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap fresh air inlet. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1901-39 CALLOWHILL ST | AlterationsInstallation of 6 Hair sinks, 2 water heaters, 2 toilets, two lavy sinks, 1 kitchenette sink, 1 hvac hub drain | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 861 PERKIOMEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF SEVENTEEN (17) STARBOLTS, INSTALLATION OF EIGHTEEN (18) HELICAL STITCHING TIES, AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Mahmood Saeed | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 831 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF SEVEN (7) STARBOLTS AND INSTALLATION OF LINTELS TO THE FRONT FAÇADE OF AN EXISTING TWO-STORY ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Urbane Design and Build, LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 919 N 30TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013347 | — | Brian Monroe | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 888 N WOODSTOCK 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, new ductwork, and 12 registers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2300-16 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove three (3) existing fuel dispensers and install three (3) new Gilbarco 700 Fuel Dispenser units. Provide all new conduit and wiring from the building to the dispensers and underground storage tanks, including all required fittings, seals, terminations, grounding, and bonding for a complete installation. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 844 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor third floor addition on existing two-story structure, roof deck above 3rd floor roof with 5 feet setback, pilothouse leading to roof deck for an existing single-family dwelling. | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1894 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-016124 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 814-16 N BROAD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R TO ACCOMMODATE THE 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2" DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1894 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-016124 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 888 N WOODSTOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1523 WALLACE ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the relocation of lot line to create one lot (Parcel A) from three deeded lots (1523, 1525-27, and 1529 Wallace St). Size and location per plan. | — | Gabriel Deck DBA: Gnome Architects LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 869 N 27TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2204 FAIRMOUNT AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementRepair loose brownstone on headers and sills on exterior walls and stairs to be refinished as per PHC approval. ALL existing headers and sills to remain, this is cosmetic work/finish work as per PHC Approval. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per PHC Approval. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 878 CORINTHIAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2601 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DREMODELING LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 919 N 30TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013347 | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1624 PARRISH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19130 |