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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 20, 2026 | 501-35 MARKET ST |
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| Addition and/or Alterationhook up portable twin 500kw generator as per NEC and provide stand by electrician for temporary power for MLB red Carpet Show for media trailer and broadcast tent as well as portable power outlets at various locations along red carpet. this is for MLB player arrivals and Interviews. this is for July 13 and July 14 before all-star game |
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| MICHAEL GITLIN |
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| 19106 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 939 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | 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 | — | EARL LARUE | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 6406 GARMAN 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. THE INSTALLATION OF ANY PIPING, DUCTWORK, OR CONDENSATE LINES THAT REQUIRE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF DRYWALL WILL REQUIRE A VALID BUILDING PERMIT Install new 24,000 BTU Hyper Heat Pump Outdoor Unit Replace existing heat pump outdoor unit only, in | — | Rycor LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1865 GREYMONT ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 738 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE RECONFIGURATION OF THE INTERIOR STAIR AND FOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Mears Enterprises LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1306 HANSON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY CASE #CF-2025-021389. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED PLANS. ANY WORK BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE ENGINEER'S REPORT REQUIRE SEPARATE PERMIT. IN 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. | — | Jonathan Flores | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3020 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 20, 2026 | 1890 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-016120 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5642 MORTON ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2900 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical work consists of the installation of a new panelboard, transformers, and disconnects fed from an existing 400A disconnect; installation of new lighting and power devices within the existing elevator machine room and new electrical rooms as per 2017 NEC. | — | MARANO ELECTRIC INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation of an existing single family semi-detached structure, details per plan. | — | BOHDAN STANDRYTCHUK | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1601 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING FIFTH & SIXTH FLOOR OFFICE SPACES IN AN EXISTING HIGH-RISE BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | HAASPETERS CONSTRUCTION GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4328 CLARIDGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7506 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationReplace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO 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 SEVEN (7) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRE | 1 | RSG MANAGEMENT, LLC. | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 184 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2313 GREEN ST | New Construction or Additionsinstall 5" sanitary curb trap, 4" vent, 5" house drain, 6" storm curb trap, 4" vent, 6" house drain 2" water service WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5914 ELSINORE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-032986:- FOR THE INTERIOR WALL REPAIR TO AN EXITING STRUCTURE. WORK TO BE PERFORMED AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-032986. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED T | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2004 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTIRCAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING ALTERATIONS. | — | THOMAS TRINH | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | 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. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7704 LANGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp service drop, meter socket and interior panel. Install and or verify all grounding and bonding is up to code. | — | David Borton | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 519 MCKEAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2411-13 DUNCAN 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 | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19124 |