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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4700 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 120 volt 20 amp power drops for prefab office desks | — | AUTOMATION & CONTROL INC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 923 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. |
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| Michael J Mccullough jr |
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| 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1953 N MYRTLEWOOD ST | Alterations1.5 bath, 1 kitchen,1 laundry, 1 hot water heater the installation of new fixture with piping. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8005 MARS PL | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp panel and circuit breakers arcing and buzzing in panel | — | OMEGA ELECTRIC INC | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001891 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1666 DOUNTON 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 outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in Kit and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8020 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | ZI BIN TANG | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5248 DELANCEY 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 outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in Kit and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3238 MILLER 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | 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 (22) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1612 FRENCH 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 A MULTI ZONE CONDENSOR, A SINGLE ZONE 36K BTU CONDENSOR, (3) 7K INDOOOR DUCTLESS MINISPLIT UNITS, NEW DUCTWORK, AND 8 DIFFUSERS | — | STEED HVAC LLC. | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8020 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionInstall 1000A INCOMING SERVICE , NEW Fire Alarm , , Light FIXTURES OUTLETS ,SWITCHES ,110 V INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: NO GFCI RECEPTS TO BE BURIED BEHIND STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1663 BENNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1401-15 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install kitchen fire suppression system, per UL listing | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19102 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2554 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6501 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND PORCH TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-CF-2023-091406. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2023-091406. **BUILDING IS HISTORICAL** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED** | 1 | DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY | C | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 521 S 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2319 N 3RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 42 N RUBY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1732 ADDISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of an existing single family attached structure, details as shown on the plan. | — | MAIN LINE CRAFTSMEN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAmend Permit 7/24/2026 - ADDING 1-BACKFLOW,3-LAV SINKS,3-WATER CLOSETS,2-TUBS,1-FLOOR DRAIN,1-LAUNDRY SINK,1-WATER HEATER,1-HOSE BIB,1-KITCHEN SINK Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-006425 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 120 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO CREAT AN EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS-SIT DOWN RESTAURANT (COFFEE & TEA CAFE) WITHIN THE EXISITNG TENANT SPACE #4 ON THE 1ST FLOOR. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FP WORK. | 1 | GENERAL BUILDERS LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001893 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2300 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A LAUNDROMAT (MAINTENANCE & REPAIR OF CONSUMER GOODS) IN UNIT 10 OF AN EXISTING SHOPPING CENTER AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | MARK SHABLIN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING | C | 19134 |