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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6230 CLEARVIEW ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19138 | |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING DWELLING UNIT 1903 TO ACCOMODATE FIREPLACE INSTALLATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE MECHANICAL PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIREPLACE INSTALLATION** |
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| 1 |
| COLLEEN HARTER |
| C |
| 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5723 CHEW 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Installing two ductless mini-split cooling systems, one for each dwelling. The first floor apartment will have a 2 head system installed a | — | Alyssa Bridges | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1340 EARL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsAMENDMENT 7/16/2026 ADDITION OF FIXTURES IN EQUIPMENT 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-2024-006420 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 8601 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2814 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1324 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE EXTERIOR FACADE WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. *******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************************** | 1 | WATTS RESTORATION CO INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 677 N 11TH ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2128 LOCUST ST | AlterationsInstall a 6"storm and 6"sanitary curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. Install (19) lavatories, (19) water closets, (16) tub/shower, (6)laundry sink, (6) kitchen sink, (6)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (1) Backflow Device. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall power, receptacles, lighting as per approved drawings -2017 nec. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** -NOTED: TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTS AS SHOWN ON DRAWINGS- | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1710-12 SANSOM ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. 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 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 307 FITZWATER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1438 E COLUMBIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7500 ELMWOOD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2421 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | PRDR INVESTMENTS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2440 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE AN ASSEMBLY AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER IN AN EXISTING ONE-STORY BUILDING WITH MEZZANINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | NEW CONCEPTS CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4922 N FRANKLIN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5038-40 MERION AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp service only. No increase or decrease service size. | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2813 W OXFORD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (GROUP R-3) IN AN EXISTING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. **SEE RP-2024-007347 FOR WORK AS PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED** | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REPAIRS TO BUILDING FACADE (STONE, BRICK, METAL PANELS), AND EXTERIOR WORK INSATLLING ONE (1) DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE, ONE (1) BOLLARD, AND ONE (1) NEW HEIGHT CLEARANCE POLE. DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE INCLUDES REINFORCED CONCRETE PAD, 6 FT TALL WHITE VINYL FENCE, AND FENCE POST FOOTINGS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIGN REPLACEMENT/INSTALLATION. | — | WADE RAY & ASSOC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1901-39 CALLOWHILL ST | AlterationsInstallation of 6 Hair sinks, 2 water heaters, 2 toilets, two lavy sinks, 1 kitchenette sink, 1 hvac hub drain | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 240 KALOS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012656 | — | BILT Modern LLC | 19128 |