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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2121 E SOMERSET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3528-78 I ST | Addition and/or AlterationJuke Box Shut Off for Fire Alarm Exit Sign in Front Hall Emergency Lights in Bathrooms (2) Emergency Lights in Big Room |
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| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005140 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 635-53 E ERIE AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001996 Furnish and install sprinkler system in new factory building, per NFPA 13 | — | Charles G. Hunter III | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2537 E MADISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel and lighting and outlets per code, hardware smokes and 100 amp Panel Replacement. Existing 100 amp service just replacing the panel. | — | NEW CITY ELECTRIC LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2518 E BIRCH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008283 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2151 E CAMBRIA ST | AlterationsAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ Replace 3/4" water distribution pipe. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 744 E HILTON 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 | — | Futuro Construction Inc. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3450 N WATER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-099610. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3448, 3452 N. Water. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 869 E RUSSELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. No structural work under this permit. | — | Milton E Puli Palaguachi | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3450 N WATER 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 | — | Thomas Curran | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3025-27 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 2 | JUAN R VEGA | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 3229 CHATHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | VIKTOR VABISHCHEVICH | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2773 CORAL ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2440 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL ROOF REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF COVERING PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. | 1 | NE CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2300 CASTOR AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-001069 INSTALLATION OF NEW 2" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO BUILDING UTILIZING DUCTILE IRON. | — | GM MECHANICAL SERVICES | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3155 HARTVILLE ST | AlterationsInstall (1) 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2774-76 KENSINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO BUILDING. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2833 E VENANGO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3323 EMERALD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 20 amp dedicated line for bathroom gfci Install new dedicated line 15 amp for lights as per nec 2020 | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3567 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural alterations per plan. Interior alterations to be inspected under RP-2026-006334. | — | Mark R. Shearman | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2518 E BIRCH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) 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 TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 448 E ELKHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2519 E MONMOUTH ST | New Construction*2021 IRC REVIEW* FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUIRED** | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19134 |