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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND 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. ****************************************** | 1 | BSI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 |
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| 1558 ADAMS AVE |
| Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN AUTO REPAIR GARAGE AND USED CAR SALES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. |
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| 19124 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3251 MILLER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 9342 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A FRONT PORCH ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19115 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3303-61 OLD YORK RD | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-001314 Plumbing per plans | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4631 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING REAR FIRE ESCAPE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | 2 | MMAG PROPERTIES LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 537 ANCHOR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2518 N WATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor removal and reconstruction of the first floor rear, and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Benito Contreras | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | NED MYERS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 2204 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000467 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 4426 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 836 PENNOCK ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap fresh air inlet. | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1337 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 AMP panel Replace fixtures and outlets | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 247 FARISTON DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 849 N 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE TWO (2) ROOF DECKS AND TWO (2) ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Gabriel Deck DBA: Gnome Architects LLC | C | 19130 |
| 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-2024-006419 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19133 |
| 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 | 4012 W GIRARD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 45 FT. HIGH, INCLUDING MIXED-INCOME HOUSING BONUS) WITH MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECKS ACCESSED BY MULTIPLE INDIVIDUAL ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURES (MAX. 125 SF./EA.)(TO CONTAIN STAIRS & LANDING ONLY); SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | CADRE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 823 E CHELTEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1 1/2" Water Service, 5" Curb Trap, 4" Main drain, 4" Fresh air inlet | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1822 S 28TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100A Service Replacement 100A Meter Socket 100A 20 Space Panel Grounding & Bonding System Replacement of 2 GFCI receptacles (Kitchen and Basement) | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6201 N 6TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1344 E MONTGOMERY AVE | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 510 ROUMFORT RD | Addition and/or AlterationInterior Wiring, All work done using the “FISHING” method only | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7419 WOOLSTON AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPAIR OF FLOOR JOIST AND ROOF ASSEMBLY AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-128721. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUI | — | Public Housing Improvements Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 1633 PORTER ST | 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 New lighting circuit feeds to existing devices - 1st and 2nd floor New Receptacle feeds 2nd floor bedrooms New feeds to 2nd floor HVAC closet and exterior condenser GFI receptacles where required AFCI protection where required New load center and breakers New switches, receptacles throughout home | — | Steven Ciannavei | 19145 |