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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004963 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 | |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2004 CECIL B MOORE AVE | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001222 | — |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2003 N 33RD ST | AlterationsInstallation of new fixtures for 4 unit residential building :: 4 water heaters, 4 kitchen sinks, 4 washers, 6 toilets, 7 lavatories, 5 shower/tubs. Exterior water supply and water distribution system piping shall be installed not less than 36" minimum below grade to the top of the pipe. Where water distribution pipe and water service pipe connect at the curb or curb stop, the piping shall be a minimum of 48" below grade to the top of the pipe. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004963 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2235-51 STEWART ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2009 N 33RD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING AS COMPLIANT PER $14-504(11)(C) (NCO-STRAWBERRY MANSION ZONE 2) OF PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1628 N 29TH 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 ductwork throat the house, installation of a forced air system. Gas furnace at 90+ efficiency with 3 ton a/c system. 12 reg./diff. | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1846 N VAN PELT ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 1" domestic, 6"storm and "sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. Install (8) lavatories, (8) water closets, (7) tub/shower, (3)laundry sink, (3) kitchen sink, (3)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2724 MASTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1313 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionCOMPLETION OF THE NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE ORIGINAL PERMIT CP-2020-005402) OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | First Choice Renovations LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2418 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES NOT CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LATINI PROPERTY SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1953 N VAN PELT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2320-34 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1616 EDGLEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1800-28 N BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4 g indoor pyro. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 1946 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. BUILDING SUBJECT TO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY FROM GROUP R-3 (2 UNITS) TO R-2 (4 UNITS). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED ** | 4 | Timothy William Lewis | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 1723 N 23RD 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Basement unit #1 Install new air handler, add a heat pump at the rear patio, new ductwork, and 3 diffusers. There will be no penetration o | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1723 N LECOUNT 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 2 ton condenser and coil with 60k BTU furnace, 10 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1723 N LECOUNT ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, and 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2048 W OXFORD ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *** SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ****** | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1723 N LECOUNT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 200 AMP service and home rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADDTIONS TO LEGALIZE QUADPLEX. 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 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2149 N VAN PELT 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3136 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-002902 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |