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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1308 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-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. | — | — | 19148 | |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN ST |
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| ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2016 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000878 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5500 LANGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade (52) Cat6 cables throughout 1st and 2nd floors. Using existing pipe and wire mold and supporting means. no new pipe or wire mold will be installed. | — | THOMAS J MALKOWSKI JR | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6700 PECHIN 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 | — | Pavel Samusenkov | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2608 SHIELDS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 9898 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall New 20amp Circuit For Sign. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19115 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 250 N 2ND ST # UNIT4 | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A LOUVERED PERGOLA ADDITION TO THE ROOF OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN AND MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. *SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | Distinctive Outdoor Structures LLC | — |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 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 | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 716 STRAHLE 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. Installation of a 4-zone residential 48K BTU ductless mini-split system. Placing (1) electric multi-zone outdoor heat pump condenser on the roof and mounting (4) indoor ductless wall heads in the new addition. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4624 A 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 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3465 TILDEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3646 WHARTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-010740 | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 504 S 45TH 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4833 PALETHORP 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 Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard -Ground fault recep + dedicated circuit -Install bathroom wall fixture -Exhaust fan ceiling -Inspection -Permit -New recep + circ -Fishing wire thru wall PER NEC17 | — | HOLDER INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3451 A ST | Addition and/or AlterationTO LEGALIZE LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BASEMENT EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2000 SOUTH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. 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. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING COMMERCIAL SPACES. 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 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 233 MONROE ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY PER APPROVED PLAN. | 1 | EXCAVATION CONCRET LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 218 IDELL 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 917-33 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform XX l.f. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. ***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 419 BUDD 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Climate-tech Inc | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 7331 OGONTZ AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19138 |