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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1628 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2833 N 24TH 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 |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1355 E HEWSON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004343 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1616 WYNSAM ST | 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 | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008008 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 99 E SEYMOUR ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR RECONSTRUCTION AT THE REAR TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2023-120149. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2023-120149. IN 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 | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5871 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house rewire. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008008 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 633 S 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new lighting and power. Install new fire alarm devices. All work per approved plans | — | MARANO ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1020 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temp cables from two 200kw generators to field distro boxes for concert. Concert dates 9/19/2026 | — | CONLEY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1184 UNITY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERNATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY STRACTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS *SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK | — | LORENC CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 133 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationNTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY WITH NEW BATHROOMS, KITCHEN, AND FINISHED BASEMENT. NEW PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, AND HVAC. NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS IN EXISTING FRAMING. NEW FINISH FLOORING. ALL EXISTING FRAMING AND EXTERIOR WALLS TO REMAIN. EXISTING DECK AND PORCH TO BE REPAIRED. STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO JOISTS. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | Museum Mods, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9606 HAYDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM FRESH IAR INLETS. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9400 FAIRGREEN LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 222 S 45TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 2" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2200-08 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (BATHROOM REMODELING WITHIN UNIT #906) WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 USE AND OCCUPANCY. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 525 EDGLEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005056 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 915-23 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 25 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE PLAN FOR FARM MARKET ON 1ST FLOOR | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1222 GILHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3230 BELGRADE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 423 S 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationOutlets, reception, lights,switches, gfci lighting in bathroom and kitchen. 100 amp service | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 109 BROWN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |