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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 219 W WISHART ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19133 | |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1 1/2" Water Service, 4" Main Drain, 6" Curb Traps, 4" Fresh Air Inlet Installing 24 Fixtures 4 HWH 4 Lavs 4 Toilets 4 KS 4 Washers 4 Shower/Tubs |
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| THOMAS UHL |
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| 19133 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3018 N FRANKLIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2227 N FRANKLIN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH | 2 | BESSAM AL-TIKRITI | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 910 W HUNTINGDON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Olympia Construction LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 249 W MAYFIELD ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE DAMAGED ATTACHED STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2021-010645. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. *A COVERED WALKWAY | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000522 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2565 GERMANTOWN AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-131426. 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 2563 Germantown. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 2563 Germantown. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000518 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000524 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2565 GERMANTOWN AVE | 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2421 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005029 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2423 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005024 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2926-28 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 300 amp service, all work per approved plans NEC 2020 | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2423 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005024 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2425 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013321 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2345 N 6TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2421 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005029 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2307 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED BUILDING OF TYPE VA CONSTRUCTION WITH A BASEMENT FOR THE USE OF R2 OCCUPANCY (4 DWELLING UNITS). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R MINIMUM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2021 IBC. | 4 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2517 N 7TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2425 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013321 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2421 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005029 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2423 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005024 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |