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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 519 MCKEAN ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE-INCH FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4101 ISLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAdd carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in the mechanical room, kitchen, and laundry room. Install additional notification strobes in Rooms 530, 531, 532, and 533 to provide ADA-compliant visual notification. Provide all associated wiring, connections and devices. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. |
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| John Mitchell |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2119 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-010313 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1019 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR SECOND FLOOR PORTION ACCESSED BY THE REAR THIRD FLOOR. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ***************** | 1 | Structured LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2247 KENNEDY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100amps service (service is part of the job and is not increased), panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1512 CHRISTIAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsFull interior plumbing rough-in for new construction 3 family building | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1019 WALLACE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ABOVE THE REAR SECOND FLOOR PORTION ACCESSED BY THE REAR THIRD FLOOR. FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ****************************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ***************** | 1 | Structured LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2943 TURNER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 121 E ALLEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1233 E CHELTENHAM AVE | 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 | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3211 N RANDOLPH ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet & 1 hot water heater. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1214 S 11TH 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. Replace 100 amp cable, meter socket & breaker panel | — | ROBERT ESPOSITO | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1267 S 22ND ST | Security GatesFor 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 | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5035 N SMEDLEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5847 STOCKTON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3636 JASPER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2008 PEMBERTON ST | 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1147 S 10TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1900-34 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two new recessed lights by fishing wires in bathroom area using existing switch and circuit. | — | ROBERT J MANDER | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6149 WALNUT ST | 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3616 BANDON DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 1 full bathroom, 2 powder rooms, 1 kitchen | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 105 S 2ND ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 435 W YORK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2208 N 11TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-008875 | 2 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2236 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |