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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 126 W GRAVERS LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition at the side of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | LAUREN E THOMSEN | 19118 | |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2901 SNYDER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. |
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| Nation Builders LLC |
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| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6748 GUYER AVE | 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Each apartment will have a 2 ton air handler with 8kw backup heat, 2 ton heat pump, ductwork, and 8 diffusers. (16 total) | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4331 TEESDALE 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. Remove old gas heater and install new 45k BTU 80% gas heater. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 830 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1928 N NEWKIRK 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. installing the duck work throughout the house installing the furnace installing vent covers and programable thermostat | — | Brigel Group LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 153 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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 | — | Newman Lewis | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1609 W MENTOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE 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 EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1237 W WILLIAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO THE SIDE LOAD-BEARING EXTERIOR WALL TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS AND HELICAL MASONRY TIES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | Mark Grimaldi | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5648 RIDGEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to existing two-story single-family dwelling, including installation/replacement of interior partitions, floor and wall framing as required, insulation, drywall, doors, stairs/guards as applicable, and associated finishes. Renovation of existing dwelling from shell condition. Separate permits to be obtained for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. No change to existing building footprint or use. details per plan | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationTemporary wiring (on site power source) Hook up portable 175kw generator with UPS. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5536 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1711 S HICKS 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 | — | KEVIN LALOR | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6365-69 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsInstalling 1 kitchen sink, 5 shampoo bowl sinks and 1 hot water heater. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1742 N FELTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. FISHING WIRES THROUGHOUT BUILDING FOR SWITCHES LIGHTING SMOKE DETECTORS G.F.C.I. OUTLET. ALL WORK WILL BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1244 CARDEZA 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 | — | Pavel Samusenkov | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 8668 BELFRY DR | 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 26, 2026 | 4942 KEYSER 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 681 N BROAD ST | Sign**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** WALL SIGN PERMIT- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. (ZP-2026-008956) No projecting sign on this permit. Flat wall sign is already installed. To comply CF-2025-102766 | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 8612 LYKENS LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | RAYMOND BROGDEN | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1100 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE IN UNIT 1510 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | KOAM INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | 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. We are adding ductwork with a high efficiency furnce, coil, and condenser. There will be 7 registers and 2 returns. The condenser will be in the rear of the property mounted on the wall. | — | NED MYERS | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 901 GRANITE ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2 FRANKLIN TOWN BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING APARTMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | Continuum Companies, Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2818 A ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER/SHUT OFF VALVE. | — | JAY EARL D | 19134 |