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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1013 MELON ST | ExcavationFOR SITE WORK TO INCLUDE EXCAVATION ONLY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | — | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 14 S 55TH 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 |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3330-46 GRANT AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SUBURBAN HEATING & PLUMBING INC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2943 TURNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind walls for dedicated outlets. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 631 FERNON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 254 S 45TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003843 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 30TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2020-017262 TO REPAIR REAR EXTERIOR WALLS, REAR DAMAGED FLOOR JOISTS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTING AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2020-017262. “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 | — | Safe Build Pros LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5424 MORSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6016-18 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR FACADE WORK ONLY. TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF ENTRY DOOR, EXPANSION OF STOREFRONT WINDOW, AND PAINTING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Odd One LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 123 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 | 3739 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1206 MOUNT VERNON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1934 CASTOR AVE | 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* | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 122 RIPKA 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 | — | — | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 629 FERNON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2025-013446 | 2 | R&D Realty LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 523 W DAUPHIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HD Repair | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO REMOVE AN ILLEGALLY CONSTRUCTED REAR ONE-STORY ADDITION TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2020-085301 AND FOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AT THE BASEMENT. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 3 | Shay Argaman | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000521 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 7412 FAYETTE 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 8040 MONTAGUE 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 | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2530 E DAUPHIN 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 | — | I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003843 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 782 N BUCKNELL ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19130 |