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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2844 W GLENWOOD AVE | 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19121 | |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1624 JEFFERSON ST |
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| New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS |
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| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY FIVE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. A CLASS 1 MANUAL WET STANDPIPE TO BE INSTALLED IN THE INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2023-003971 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1344 N 26TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2035 S COLLEGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF EGRESS PLATFORMS FOR AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | DUGAN JOSEPH INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1957 N 24TH ST | Alterations2.5 bath,1 kitchen, 1 laundry, new fixture with piping | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1953 N MYRTLEWOOD 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 | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2025 N 29TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001184 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13 (residential) | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1933 N 24TH ST | Alterations2.5 bath, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2040 N GRATZ ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel3pcs Bath with shower | — | JAY EARL D | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 2849 RIDGE AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3036 W STILES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | D&C CARPENTRY INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-000455 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 1 | Lawndale Contractor Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 3018 W GLENWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | UNIVERSAL HOME IMPROVEMENT INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1311-13 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL 3 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND THE ERECTION OF A REAR 2ND STORY ADDITION WITH A COMPLETE CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 4 | SHEIR-RON WHITTAKER | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2245 SEYBERT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-012261 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2844 W GLENWOOD AVE | AlterationsInstalling 8 Fixtures 1 HWH 2 Lavs 2 Toilets 1 KS 1 Washer 1 Shower/tub | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2245 SEYBERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012261 | — | Michael Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2245 SEYBERT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-012261 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1810 N 16TH ST | 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1240 N 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | JEROME HENRY | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 2245 SEYBERT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-012261 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 24, 2026 | 1618 WILLINGTON ST | AlterationsLateral seal ONLY. | — | JESSE JONES | 19121 |
| Issued Jun 23, 2026 | 2548 RIDGE AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-063376. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19121 |