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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2816 S 9TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | 19148 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 715 JACKSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | All Liberty One Construction Llc |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 519 MERCY ST | Addition and/or AlterationIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF EXTERIOR WALL AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2021-058362. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2348 S 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. BUIDLING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER MIN. NFPA 13D SYSTEM. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 1 | ZI BIN TANG | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 323 DURFOR 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. Install 92% 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 549 FERNON 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2346 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 | 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 16, 2026 | 1108 MERCY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 321 JACKSON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 426 MOORE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 426 MOORE 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. 92% 80K BTU furnace, 3.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 534 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH 8FT SETBACK, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | WYCHE RAYDRIAN | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationHook up portable twin 192kw portable generator as per NEC for broadcast tuck for ESPN game on July 16, 2026. provide standby electrician for game we are setting up on July 15th for game. | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or AlterationHook up twin 192kw portable generator as per NEC and provide stand by electrician for ESPN. this is for Phillies game on July20,2026 for ESPN broadcast truck. We are setting up on July 19th | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2034 S 5TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2026 S 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace obsolete initiating devices connected to existing fire alarm system. | — | SHAWN MALLOY | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayFlame and indoor 1.4g pyro. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 131 TASKER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 700 PACKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003898 | — | Master Electricians Inc. | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 131 TASKER 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | ROYAL CONSTRUCTION INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1118 FITZGERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2211 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES** | 1 | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2219 S 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19148 |