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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1637 S CONESTOGA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 | |
| 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. |
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| KCA Design Associates LLC |
| 19127 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4611 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13 WITH 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND BFP DEVICE AS PER APPORVED PLANS. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001893 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5533 CHESTER AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL AWNING SIGNS. | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001894 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN 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 MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. 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. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT **A COVERED | 3 | Walnut St Development LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1640-48 N HANCOCK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-000782 | — | Jim Topley | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1249 S 23RD 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3300 HENRY 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 | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1609 BROWN ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING APARTMENTS. 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 | — | Michael Jen | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8204 WINTHROP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2123 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to an existing 2- story single family dwelling as per plan | — | J E BUTLER CONTRACTORS LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2123 FERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001891 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4727 JAMES 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 | — | — | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001894 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| 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 | 2415 BLEIGH 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. Replace existing furnace and/or AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1901-39 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL NEW MDPA 100A PANEL FED FROM EXISTING MDP as per plan Rough and trim the entire area as per plan Install light fixtures, outlets, emergency lighting and exit signs Install tele/data wiring Wire all HVAC equipment as per plan Grounding as per 2017 NEC Existing fire alarm system to be remain | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 309 FITZWATER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2746-48 KENSINGTON AVE | Retaining Wall60' in Lenght, 4 ft in height. including footing, wall constriction, stone | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2300-16 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove three (3) existing fuel dispensers and install three (3) new Gilbarco 700 Fuel Dispenser units. Provide all new conduit and wiring from the building to the dispensers and underground storage tanks, including all required fittings, seals, terminations, grounding, and bonding for a complete installation. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7025 DITMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1000 FAIRMOUNT AVE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL OF SITE AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. 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. ** SEE BUILDING PERMIT RP-2025-008154 FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** SEE SP-2025-000459 FOR FOUNDATION WORK** | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 586 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19128 |