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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2022 E CLEMENTINE 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. Replace existing heat pump and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19134 | |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2725 E CLEARFIELD ST |
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| Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REMOVAL OF THE DAMAGED CORNICE AND THE REPOINTING OF DAMAGED MASONRY TO RESOLVE CF-2026-073974. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-073974. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. |
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| JAMUS MCBRIDE |
| 19134 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2035 CASTOR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 943 E RUSSELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide new electrical wiring throughout existing two-story single-family dwelling in conjunction with interior alterations. Scope includes new branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, kitchen dedicated appliance circuits, bathroom GFCI protection, and associated electrical devices and wiring. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 3320 KENSINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (repair of roof, rear wall & rear door opening) to resolve case #CF-2026-074062. 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-2026-074062. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engine | 1 | ROSCOE COOK | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 2022 E CLEMENTINE 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 Replace 100 AMP service | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 635-53 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunications wiring and associated low-voltage cabling to support the security system. Work includes the installation of all required raceways, cables, outlet boxes, power supplies, cameras and devices. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 3400 KEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | properties creations inc | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3265-67 KENSINGTON AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3220 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing Fire Control and initiating devices throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72, due to age and slow response. | — | ALERT ONE PROTECTION INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2057 E WILLIAM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | JOHANN MEZA | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 2057 E WILLIAM ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-STORY, MASONRY AND WOOD RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BY HAND METHODS. 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. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING P | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 1855 CLARENCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE. 200A Service Replacement, 30 space panel, meter base, grounding and bonding, surge protection, conduit protection. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3410 JASPER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100 amp service cable and meter socket replacement, replace bathroom exhaust fan/fixture, replace 6 outlets, replace 2 fixtures | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3340 KIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 3060 JANNEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 441 HART LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2842 MILLER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 3357 ALMOND ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2748 E VENANGO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 499 E ERIE AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002388 | — | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 3044 RUTH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For the removal and replacement of the first floor floor sheathing like in kind materials as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2024-115053. 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-2024-115053. | — | JUAN R VEGA | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2820 CHATHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3329 MERCER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Complete water service | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2046 E MONMOUTH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-026114 FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF FIRST-FLOOR REAR BUMP-OUT AND REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS 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. | — | Emilio Polanco | 19134 |