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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1117 N ORIANNA ST | Addition and/or AlterationProposed pilot house addition on an existing structure, using an existing stair to the roof as per plan. | — | Philly House Services LLC | 19123 | |
| 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 | 4353 N PENN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF RETAINING WALLS FOR A NEW BASEMENT OPENING TO ACCESS A BASEMENT FOR USE AS STORAGE (THE REAR BASEMENT ROOM CANNOT BE USED AS A BEDROOM PER BBS VARIANCE 5/28/26) IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2310 PEROT ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 334 ROXBOROUGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRe-Wire for Knob & Tube wiring throughout. Upgrade wiring for kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. | — | VINCENT IMPARATO | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1529 W TUCKER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #712190- CF-2026-043744 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF REAR STRUCTURE. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REAR STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING, REPAIR OF FRONT FACADE AS PER ENGINEER REPORT, APPROVED PLANS, AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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 I | — | UA INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING CO | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001868 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1600 W YORK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001870 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5250 DELANCEY 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 240 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHT FIXTURES, CONTROLS, DEVICES & FIRE ALARM AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS. ALL WORK PERFORMED PER NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | ROBERT FORD | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 245 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT BUILDING WITH FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE I | 5 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED AWING SIGN WITH ONE LOGO SIGN ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN | — | STARTPOINT SIGNS INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 237 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE | 1 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 243 N WILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Residential 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 | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7026 MONTAGUE 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 336 N 59TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelTub to Tub Replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* n accordance with attached standard. | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1835 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 326 SPRUCE ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Window and door replacement first floor level on the rear of the property. No work to front of building as per PHC approval. | — | — | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 9984 S CANTERBURY RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19114 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 186 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT: FOR THE INTERIOR DEMOLITION OF NON-LOAD BEARING PARTITIONS ONLY AT THE SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR LEVELS. | 2 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1017 W NEVADA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2530 S 78TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Nex Gen Exterior Home Remodeling | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4534 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 713 MCKEAN 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2800 FOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-001429 | — | Inspire Electric, LLC | C | 19129 |