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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1225-27 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001889 |
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| Eko Plumbing Inc |
| 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD 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 (19) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | Minor DemolitionMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-017781 TO INCLUDE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXISTING STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY A HAND AND HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIR | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3036 W STILES ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Installation of new wiring through the kitchen,dining and living room areas. Installation of new wiring for the bathrooms on the second and third floor.Installation of new wiring for the basement,laundry and some exterior GFCI outlets.Installation of light fixtures, switches , outlets and other electrical equipment throughout the areas above .Insta | — | Hasa Electric llc | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1835 E SOMERSET ST | Minor DemolitionMAKE-SAFE PERMIT: FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-006051. 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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6042 KEYSTONE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector Replace basement light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001892 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SALON SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5237 PENNSGROVE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3931 E NETHERFIELD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KENNETH J KLEIN JR LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE . FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | MANO GENERAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001891 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6005 EDMUND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 102 W JOHNSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 435 RHAWN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family; Office - Business and Professional | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3921 CRESSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5024 N 5TH ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY MASONRY AND WOOD REAR STRUTURE ON THE SAME LOT CONTAINING ANOTHER STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND METHODS. 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. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARAT | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 262 S HIRST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5857 PEMBERTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1837 E SOMERSET ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING TWO (2) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2344 S 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. | 1 | ZI BIN TANG | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5015 PENTRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationCompleting electrical rewire of 2 apartments. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 147-53 BERKLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE AN EXISTING 3" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 4-INCH WILKINS 350A BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Sal calio | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001889 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |