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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1025 W ARIZONA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004779 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2556 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1219 W SILVER 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. 60K BTU 92% furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1144 W NEVADA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a four-story attached structure that includes a full basement and a roof deck with a pilot house. Size and location per plan. | — | Ping Architects | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2409 N 7TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R, WITH A TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2844 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI Replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2530 N 11TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2409 N 7TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001197 | — | Lawndale Contractor Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1025 W ARIZONA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | SZM Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 450 W DAUPHIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-004241 | — | Jose L Gonzalez | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 249 W MAYFIELD ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition of existing structure/s on the lot to become a vacant lot | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 701 W YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new wiring throughout all units with new 2000 amp service with grounding. Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2757 N 13TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-003495 | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1008 W ORLEANS ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE, ONE 200 AMP SUBPANEL FOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR 1 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EMERGENCY/EXIT LIGHTING COMBO AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 236 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | DMITRY KIPERVAS | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1231 W TUCKER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fai main drain | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 2248 N 5TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF QUADPLEX. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, 1" AND WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED 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 | — | AK SCORPION INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 908 W SELTZER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3122 N DARIEN 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2245 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to the second floor dwelling unit of an existing attached two-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. | — | Mears Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2821 N 6TH 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | Eighteen Hundred Construction LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2530 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. no structural work. minimum 1 hour fire separation rating shall be provided between dwelling units and common areas. | — | MWMT Co. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2738 N 5TH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | MARANGELLY BURGOS | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2538 N 11TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |