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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 233 MONROE ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY PER APPROVED PLAN. | 1 | EXCAVATION CONCRET LLC | 19147 | |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 800 S DARIEN ST | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING BY HAND HELD DEVICES AND MECHANICAL DEMOLITION. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED W |
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| MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1118 GREENWICH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to the existing 2 story single family dwelling, details as shown in the plans. work include basement finishing and erection of basment emergency egress well, no excavation in the basement and no lowering of basement floor. | — | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 919 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 819 LEAGUE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 335 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF GATE INSTALLATION TO THE STORE FRONT. NO ENCROACHMENT TO THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. 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. | 1 | Shay Argaman | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 745 CLYMER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the existing roof deck and shade trellis. For the replacement of the existing spiral stairs with new spiral stairs. Size and location per plan. | — | S & J CONCEPTS, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1012 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or Alteration REAR ADDITION AND THIRD STORY ADDITION W/ ROOF DECK ACCESSED VIA PILOT HOUSE ON AN EXISTING TWO-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING | — | INDEPENDENCE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 517 BAINBRIDGE ST | New Construction or AdditionsOne Family Dwelling: 1 Kitchen , 1 Laundry, 1 H.W.H, 3 Vanity, 3 Toilets, 1 Tub , 2 Shower, 1 H0SE Bib Exterior : New Sewer, house drain , fresh air inlet, curb traps, 1'' Copper domestic,1 area drain | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 307 FITZWATER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 309 FITZWATER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1180 S 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004742 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 821 FITZWATER 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. Install (1) 12K BTU ductless mini split system | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1163 S 9TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 203 CARPENTER 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. Two 3.5 ton condensers, two 92% eff., 90k btu furnaces, 14 registers. | — | Joseph Piacentini | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1543 S 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeReplacing existing deck with New construction of rear deck with new footings and vertical support columns as per approved plan | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1008 GREENWICH 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1211 CLYMER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of existing 200 amps panel with 200 amps smart panel | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 515 WILDER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the INTERIOR demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/RPAIR STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1151 S 13TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1514 S 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 819 LEAGUE 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 | — | TROY SHEETS | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1300-18 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000597 Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Service is existing. Replace 800 amp service feeders with new and and feed all new equipment downstream. AMENDMENT : Correct electrical door rm swing to out & be equipped w/ listed panic hardware (110.26(C)(3) ) | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1300-18 WASHINGTON AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000597 All piping must be metallic installed to the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code section 919 | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 231 MONROE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19147 |