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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2029 N WOODSTOCK ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower No basement work No structural changes | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19121 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3018 W GLENWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. Full house re-wire. |
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| EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC |
| 19121 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1513 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house interior re-wire only. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3114 FRENCH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. 2 ton Furnace 7 resgister/diffe . 20k but condensor rear yard as per ez standard | — | SURFACE ESSENTIALS, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3035 W STILES 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 | — | Steven M Mcleod | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000455 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1639 N NEWKIRK ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS . FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13D MIN. **MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, WORK INCLUDED SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO | 1 | ILIAS TSINGANOS | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2346 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TEMPORARY BRACING, FRAMING REPAIR/REPLACEMENT, AND FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLAPSED REAR THREE-STORY PORTION OF THE STRUCTURE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-055421. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-055421. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED | — | yuri stevens | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2026 N BAMBREY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1723 N 27TH 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 the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1726 N DOVER ST | AlterationsThe proposed plumbing work associated with an Addition or Alteration requires submittal of applicable EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - https://www.phila.gov/media/20260622154348/PB_030_F-EZ-Plumbing-Permit-Standards-2026.pdf Standard must be signed and include AP# | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1732 N 22ND ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF EXTERIOR STONE WORK AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-069613. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SID | 1 | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 3022 REDNER 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 Jul 6, 2026 | 1618 WILLINGTON ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. NO STRUCTURES TO REMAIN. | — | Path4u Construction INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1916 W BERKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | BUILDING POWER INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1240 N HOLLYWOOD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | OLENA KRAMARENKO | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1943 N GRATZ ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1234 N HOLLYWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsProvide and install complete rough-in plumbing for a residential dwelling consisting of two (2) bathrooms, one (1) kitchen, and one (1) laundry area. Work includes installation of all sanitary drainage, waste and vent piping, domestic hot and cold water distribution piping, fixture rough-ins for two toilets, two lavatory sinks, two bathtubs/showers, one kitchen sink, and one washing machine outlet box. All work shall be performed in accordance with applicable plumbing codes and permit requiremen | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1820 N LECOUNT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF THIRD FLOOR ADDITION WITH EIGHT FEET FRONT SETBACK ABOVE THE EXISTING 2ND FLOOR ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Justin K Coleman / Architect, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1733 N HOLLYWOOD 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3028 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFurnish and install a complete fire alarm system for a three-story apartment building. Work includes installation of the fire alarm control panel (FACP), remote annunciator(s), initiating devices, notification appliances, control modules and all associated wiring. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1725 N NEWKIRK ST | AlterationsRepair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1843 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3018 W GLENWOOD AVE | AlterationsInstallation of Sewer, sanitary and water supply piping to fixture unites: 2-water closet, 2-lavatory sink, 1-bathtub, 1-shower, 1-kitchen sink, 1-laundry, 1-water heater. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2011 N CLEVELAND ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR A FACADE IMPROVEMENT PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE FIRST BRICK LAYER **EXTERIOR WORK ONLY** | — | Terra Nova LLC | 19121 |