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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REPAIRS TO BUILDING FACADE (STONE, BRICK, METAL PANELS), AND EXTERIOR WORK INSATLLING ONE (1) DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE, ONE (1) BOLLARD, AND ONE (1) NEW HEIGHT CLEARANCE POLE. DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE INCLUDES REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD, 6 FT TALL WHITE VINYL FENCE, AND FENCE POST FOOTINGS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIGN REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION. | — | WADE RAY & ASSOC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 |
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| 1823 HULSEMAN ST |
| New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| WILLIAM PASQUARELLO |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2526 S 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1633 PORTER ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New lighting circuit feeds to existing devices - 1st and 2nd floor New Receptacle feeds 2nd floor bedrooms New feeds to 2nd floor HVAC closet and exterior condenser GFI receptacles where required AFCI protection where required New load center and breakers New switches, receptacles throughout home | — | Steven Ciannavei | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1837 GLADSTONE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001889 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001891 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001892 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001894 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1721 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001893 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2128 W PASSYUNK AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2436 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOORS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 2 | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001890 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3425 FRANCIS HARPER DR | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 12" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 12" APPOLLO RPLF4A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND UL LISTED 10 X 8 HSC PATTERSON FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | F.E. Moran. Inc, Fire Protection | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN EIGHT (8) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2226 S 15TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3400 MAIDEN LN | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JAMES D MORRISSEY INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2901 SNYDER AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH CELLAR, COMMON ROOF DECK AND GREEN ROOF WITH PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS TWENTY (20) DWELLING UNITS (MIHB UTILIZED) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 20 | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1633 S CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial rewire the lighting circuits that are Knob and Tube wiring include outside parts of the service and grounding : -100 AMP Service cable, 100 AMP meter socket and grounding - 9 switch legs for all the lights on the ceiling - 2 basement outlets - 4 basement lights - New dedicated line for the second floor lighting - hardwired smoke detectors through out the house - 2 sets of 3 way switches for living room and second floor hall way (FISHING METHOD) | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1728 JACKSON 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers for existing house and new rear addition | — | CARMINE VARALLO GENERAL CONTRACTING | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1827 FERNON ST | AlterationsREPLACING AN AREA DRAIN IN YARD. | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 2110 S BROAD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1928 S 17TH ST | ExcavationFor an excavation work. Work to include underpinning of existing structure. **All work to be performed per approved plans** if field conditions vary contact design engineer prior to the start of any work ** | 1 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2320 S 24TH 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 | — | — | 19145 |