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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 705 ATWOOD RD | 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 | — | — | 19151 | |
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| 523 WASHINGTON AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS, ADDITION AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. |
| 1 |
| J & M HOUSE SERVICES LLC |
| C |
| 19147 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000522 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREMOVE EXISTING 100 AMP PANEL SWAP OUT WITH NEW 100 AMP PANEL ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1318 S CHADWICK ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-097499 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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. | — | POINT BREEZE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 223 TREE 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. Install Goodman 96% 60k btu furnace, 3 ton AC. ductwork, and 11 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 5446 RUTLAND 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. ALL WIRES FISHED IN WALLS AND CEILINGS - REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), switch replacement (11) install carbon/smoke detectors (3), replace interior light fixture (3), replace receptacle (18) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (1) switch replacement toggle switch (16) install bas | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1434 CHELTEN AVE | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | THE WIRE DOCTORS INC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 301 S 12TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-046945 FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO INCLUDE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR FACADE AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | 20 | MARA RESTORATION INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6745 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 8111 SAINT MARTINS LN | Alterationsreplacing ct and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionComplete electrical work for a new 63-unit multifamily residential building, including new utility service 1800A, distribution, lighting, power, fire alarm, and equipment and appliances connections per approved plans. NEC 2017 NFPA2016 | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005793 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1710-12 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all lighting,receptacles,110v interconnected smoke/CO strobes, install visual/audio doorbell ,intercoms (FOR ACCESSIBILITY) .ALL FROM EXISTING PANELS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 305 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2033 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseGroup Living | — | ALAN NOCHUMSON, ESQ. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5851 N 6TH 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 | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 811 N 7TH ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6001 LANSDOWNE AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1526 S MARSHALL 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 Installation of wiring throughout dwelling including lights, outlets and smoke detectors in accordance with the 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5528 BOYER ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionFor existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1912 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 203-09 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS EIGHT (8) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN INTERIOR EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 8 | GILAD BERGERIN | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2022 NAUDAIN ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2613 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per 2017NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |