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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009201 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 | |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2461 SEPVIVA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a three (3) story attach structure height (NTE 38 feet) with rear yard deck, roof deck, and roof deck access structure for single-family household living. Size and location per plan. |
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| Hormigon LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1251 SHACKAMAXON ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILLDING. INSTALLATION OF NEW 1 1/2" WATER SERVICE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING AND FIXTURES SERVING COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 438 E GIRARD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing per plan. installed to the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919. All piping must be metallic | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 534 BELGRADE 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 Install 100A Sub-panel Rough in cables in kitchen to existing locations Rough in cables in power room to existing locations install new lights & receptacles ***All materials and devices to be purchased by the owner. | — | DAVIS S OWENS GROUP | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 438 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001907 | — | LAWRENCE LAMANTIA | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009202 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1220 E PALMER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | ALTIN MATA | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-009198 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2162-64 E NORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1216 SHACKAMAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 4.0/4.0 gallon captive aire kitchen fire suppression system | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2135 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CT & FAI | — | ZOOM DRAIN PHILADELPHIA LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 438 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWIRING OF HVAC EQUIPMENT ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS | — | MARK REDGUARD | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1438 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring for kitchen and living room, install light fixtures, outlets switches | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 243 E GIRARD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | NEW YORK SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2016 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000878 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1412 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **********SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ******** | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2024 E DAUPHIN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1313 FRANKFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT WITH PORTIONS TO REMAIN; FOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE ON AN EXISTING FOUNDATION WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY THE SECOND-FLOOR REAR; TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | DAVID MCARTHUR | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2442 E GORDON ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1704 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Element Sign Company LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2428 CEDAR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2653 KENSINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3)-STORY STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WITH TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING UNITS ABOVE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | MARSHALL SABATINI PC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1845-47 E LETTERLY ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND TWO (2) PRIVATE ROOF DECKS WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 4 | CESAR SANCHEZ | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2508 SEPVIVA ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ONE (1) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19125 |