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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5910 COTTAGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19135 | |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5003 UMBRIA ST |
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| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2739 N 24TH 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. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2404 N 3RD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011657 | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003694 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19134 |
| 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 | 1949 W BRISTOL ST | Addition and/or AlterationPARTIAL REWIRE (FISHING WIRES ) , INSTALL LIGHT, SWITCH, RECEPTACLES ACCORDING TO CURRENT NEC , WORK TO BE DONE IN THE FIRST FLOOR ONLY | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4513 REGENT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006845 | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4353 N PENN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-010792 | 1 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 8011 TEMPLE RD | Retaining WallFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A 3 FOOT 10 INCH TALL RETAINING WALL.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. SEE SR-2026-034068 FOR STREETS DEPT APPROVAL. ** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY INCREASE IN WALL HEIGHT TO 4 FEET OR GREATER.**REMEDIAL ACTION INCLUDED ON SHEET 5 OF 5 - REQUIRED FOR FROST PROTECTION** | — | — | 19150 |
| 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 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3105 N 16TH ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF COMPLETE DEMOLITION (REMOVAL OF MORE THAN 2/3 OF STRUCTURAL FRAMING) OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED MASONRY STRUCTURE WITH EXTERIOR WALLS, FOUNDATION, AND SLAB TO REMAIN. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MIXED USE BUILDING. 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING COMMERCIAL FIXTURES. 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 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 120 E MORELAND AVE | 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 | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19118 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 970 N DELAWARE AVE | New ConstructionFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GRDs AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK CONNECTED TO EXISTING HVAC APPLIANCES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-005631 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2131 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION IN AN EXISTING THREE-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1212 E PIKE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 627 S 49TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 759 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationAddition up to existing fourth floor level. No bedrooms proposed in bedrooms. existing 13R fire suppressions system to be extended on a separate permit with 13R system. No excavation or digging proposed as this addition will be on the existing structure in a single dwelling unit (Unit A) as per plan. | — | Hamutal Yinnone Tigay | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 828-40 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 2 existing sprinkler heads | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19123 |
| 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 | 1512 S LAMBERT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Plato A. Marinakos, Jr. Architect, LLC | 19146 |