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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6461 MILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Upgrade existing 100-amp electrical service and panel to 200 amp service. Replace exterior service wiring as required. Install miscellaneous new branch circuits for kitchen and bathrooms. Replace/install lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, and ceiling fans. | — | josh fogarty | 19119 | |
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| 2529 MANTON ST |
| New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001672 |
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| City Lights electric llc |
| 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5129-49 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN, THREE (3) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS, TWO (2) VINYL WINDOW SIGNS, AND SIX (6) AWNINGS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1209 S 15TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of roof decks above the second and third floor roof levels. Lower roof deck accessed from the interior, upper roof deck accessed from by exterior spiral staircase. Size and location per plans. | — | Christopher Johnson | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2828 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING AND VACANT COMMERCIAL TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-000428 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 760-62 S 8TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. Replacement of 300 SF of roofing membrane. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 218 BAINBRIDGE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFor remove and replace the 12 top course of the veneer to fix the separating brick make safe to resolve case CF-2026-104457. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2026-104457. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 101 SPRING LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) SAUNA TRAILERS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Hinge Collective LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4461 N CLEVELAND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeDemolition of existing rear addition followed by construction of new two-story addition in rear of single-family structure as per approved plan. Height of addition to match existing roof line of existing structure.. | — | Roberto Rodriguez service LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5320 N 15TH 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. House rewire with 100 amp service upgrade | — | Curtis Sanders | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1530 ROSALIE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100 amp service and panel with 30 space panel and surge protector. Install 3 way switch replacement basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp arc-fault/GFCI breaker ground fault receptacle, arc fault. Install flush mount led ceiling fixture (basement). Install smoke detector, 10 year battery. Install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 | — | HOLDER INC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE FOR BATHROOM ON 2ND FLOOR. ALTERATIONS 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 | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2307 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002124 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1026 PINE ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1120 CARPENTER 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 (2) HVAC systems, (2) condensors (3 ton and 2 ton), new ductwork, and 20 diffusers. | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1430 N 59TH 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 8829 BROCKLEHURST ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100a Service w/ 20 space panel. Replacement of surface devices (receptacles, switches, and plates). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and Executed Contract. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6027 WALNUT 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1648-52 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinstall new wiring for restaurant kitchen equipment and lighting as per plans, all wiring is to be M/C type. Reconfigure existing fire alarm devices as required. Install new data wiring for POS system. All work is fed from from existing service, and panels. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC | — | ANTHONY GARBARINO | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3800R-60 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1900 CATHARINE 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2307 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-002124 | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4919 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2400 MADISON SQ | 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 760-62 S 8TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Rep | — | — | 19147 |