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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4528 DITMAN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a rear addition to an existing single family semi-detached structure, size and location as shown on the plan. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19124 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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 (2) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers |
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| AL-KAUN CO |
| 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2600-04 KENSINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-FACED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGNS AND THREE (3) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | SEPTA | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 221 W LIPPINCOTT ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2320 ORTHODOX ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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 (2) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19125 |
| 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 | 3921 CRESSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5400 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProposed commercial space on the first floor, two proposed apartments above, and interior alterations. Installing new 400-amp electrical service with lighting installation, panel installation, and fire alarm installation. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED :HEAT DETECTOR REQ'D IN COMMERCIAL BATHROOM- | — | MARK REDGUARD | C | 19143 |
| 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 | 1718 MEADOW ST | New Construction or Additions1.5 bath, 1 kitchen,1 hot water heater | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1219 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN THE FIRST FLOOR, MEZZANINE AND BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. RESTAURANT AREA TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | JOHN SCARLETT | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2105-07 N FRONT ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 39 Fixtures 8 HWH 9 Lavs 9 Toilets 6 KS 6 Shower/tubs 1 washer | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3300 HENRY AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO THE 6TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE. 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 | — | GM MECHANICAL SERVICES | C | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1232 S BROAD ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | Michael Jen | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2531 S 58TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 741 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2470 EMERALD ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002724 | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | — | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4g close proximity 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 | — |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2508 SEPVIVA ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING ONE (1) 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 | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1953 N MYRTLEWOOD 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 6 diffusers | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 7316 KINGLET PL | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1448 69TH AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 543 DISSTON ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. Removal of existing stucco & install of new hardie siding | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5354 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER APPROVED PLANS | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19144 |