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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4000 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ).FOR AN ELEVATOR UPGRADE. 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** | 1 | LORENZON BROS CO | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuits 1st and 2nd floors, wire molds, 20amp arc faults, 3-way switch replacements, doorbell, ground fault receptacles arc faults, exterior fixture, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, 2nd floor dryer circuit, smoke/carbon detectors, replace fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, arc fault2nd floor, replace receptacles and switches, replace wall fixture according to NEC Fishing |
| — |
| ANTHONY L DAVIS JR |
| 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2200 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE DEMOLITION / REMOVAL OF TWO CHIMNEYS, METAL ROOFING, AND ALTERATIONS TO FACADE TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************** | 1 | BEST VALUE EXTERIORS LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING 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 AND PHC APPROVAL BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-003183 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2524 ANNIN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2604-06 E LEHIGH AVE | Alterations3/4" water service - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 48 W HAINES 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 13 COVERED BRIDGE PATH | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-010203 | — | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2600 SYLMAR ST | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2207 S LAMBERT 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. 60k BTU 92% furnace with 3 ton ac ductwork and 12 registers | — | AIR PRO HVAC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 518 DICKINSON ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | AMT CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3103 N 32ND 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. RP-2026-005578 | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5052-56 CITY AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2024-000403 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2332 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 352 S 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Landmark Architectural Design LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1942 S CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012413 | — | GARY WEINSTEIN | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 250 E CLEARFIELD 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. FISH Method ONLY -100 amp service and panel - 30 space panel, basement 1 -15 ampere duplex receptacles, one in each bedroom 2 -basement/first floor arc fault 20 amp, dining room 1 - electric race ways (wire mold), throughout house 80ft - fluorescent fixture 4ft 2 LED bulbs, kitchen 1 - Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first flo | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1238 N 25TH 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. | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 522 S 24TH 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 26, 2026 | 1508 S 9TH 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 HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers. | — | J CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5335 TABOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace main panel breaker (200 amp) Replace outside service cable Add dome light fixtures and outlets (1st and 2nd floors | — | FAWWAZ RHONE | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6535 LINMORE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1107 UNION 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. INSTALL 90% 80K BTU FURNACE, NEW DUCTWORK, & 6 DIFFUSERS | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 245 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new electrical service and equipment per approved | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6218 HAZEL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |