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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY MARQUEE SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 7028 WHEELER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel |
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| Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. |
| 19142 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2031 S SALFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-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. | — | Terra Nova LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1648 S 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE SECOND FLOOR APARTMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1613 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign and one (1) non-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1712 WAGNER 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1136 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove (4) ungrounded receptacles and Install (4) New Arc Fault GFCI receptacles. | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4011 O ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1900 KITTY HAWK AVE | New Construction or AdditionsEXTENSION OF ADDITIONAL WORK INTO NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASE VENTING CODE. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19112 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 534 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Complete Wiring Of Single Family Home TO NEC Code | — | HARRY BECK | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 129 SUMAC ST | Addition and/or Alteration1st floor unit rewire with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co, detectors on existing 100amp breaker panel | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3655-75 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (1) new sign to existing sign circuit. No new wiring or building permit involved. General permit #GP-2026-006845 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 220 W LAVEER ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service and meter socket upgrade as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4533 N UBER ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1526 W STILES ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR UNIT A 1ST FLOOR IN AN APPROVED TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. AS PER USE PERMIT ap/# 849989 ************************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ************************************ | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1425 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationExisting service to remain. Rewire throughout with outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, 110v interconnected smoke alarms, in existing commercial space. INSTALL A NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM THROUGHOUT. AS PER APPROVED DRAWINGS- 2017 NEC & 2016 NFPA-72. | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2828 N STILLMAN 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. Adding central air, new ductwork, and 7 diffusers | — | Franklin Ryan | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting fixtures, light switches, wiring devices, and TV receptacles. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 835 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 424 S CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the first-floor kitchen. Install six (6) light fixtures, eight (8) to ten (10) recessed lights, and fifteen (15) receptacle outlets. Provide GFCI and AFCI protection for receptacles. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JOSEPH WENTWORTH | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 138 N SALFORD 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 9001 RIDGE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3455 PALMETTO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF AN EXTERIOR WALL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3024-28 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide complete electrical installation for the renovation of an existing commercial building consisting of a first-floor motor vehicle repair garage and second-floor office space. Work includes a new 200A, 208Y/120V, 3-phase electrical service, panelboard, lighting, receptacles, dedicated equipment circuits, grounding and bonding, emergency lighting, exit signs, and all associated wiring, conduit, and devices. Install fire alarm system. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC, 201 | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 5521 WOODLAND AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE SR-2026-033040 FOR STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. SEE ZP-2025-001800 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19143 |