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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1894 VINEYARD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-016124 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19130 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 867 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to an existing 2-story single family house. Alterations to rear masonry portion of the structure. No excavations below 5 feet for repair of two supports. |
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| TESSERA CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2916 ELLA ST | Addition and/or Alterationfor the installation of wheel chair lift, single family dwelling. details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 9-37 N 52ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4330 FLEMING ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 11994 FERNDALE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR WALKOUT DECK AT THE FIRST FLOOR LEVEL WITH STAIRS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATIONS/PLANS. | — | Calfayan Construction Associates | C | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6613 CLARIDGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AT 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2851 SALMON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO A 4" COMBINED PRIVATE DOMESTIC/ FIRE MAIN, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4407 UNRUH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Per 2021 PPC | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 433 E PENN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For repairs to the exterior front porch roof, porch covering and exterior wall with like in kind materials as per Engineer’s report to resolve case # CF-2026-033991. Scope of work will not affect the adjoining property per the engineer's report. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed | — | MARK LAWSON | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 448 RHAWN ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 4 STORY MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. 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 | — | GUTLEI INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7142 LAWNDALE ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet, & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2926 TURNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate electrical devices-ceiling fan -Rewire complete 2 story -Inspection -Permit -Fishing wire thru wall PER NEC 2020 | — | HOLDER INC | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 700 N DELAWARE AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIVE (5) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 101 E TABOR RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 867 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationOutlets, switches, lighting and installing the lines in the panel | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19125 |
| 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 | 2007 WILMOT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2141 LATONA 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 coil & condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Ronald Musser | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3309 TILDEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 861 PERKIOMEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF SEVENTEEN (17) STARBOLTS, INSTALLATION OF EIGHTEEN (18) HELICAL STITCHING TIES, AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Mahmood Saeed | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1321 E BERKS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 214 S JESSUP 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. No exterior work to the front facade permitted as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). 92% 60k btu furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2066 ANCHOR ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19124 |