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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4026 TEESDALE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE IN THE FRONT YARD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19136 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4851 N 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — |
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| 19141 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2539-53 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire fire pump service and related equipment. (see sheet for relocated equipment ) ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3901 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 13,200 volt main switch as per 2020 NEC. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp service w/ 2 gang meter bank and required exterior emergency disconnecting means w/ Grounding and bonding Install (2) 125 amp panel boards one serving each dwelling unit Complete rewire of both units including required AFCI & GFCI protection Hardwir | — | Champion Electric LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1633 ANDREWS AVE | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3031 MERCER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4821 BEAUMONT 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5250 PULASKI AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1915 N 11TH ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS 'A' & 'B') FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT (1915 N. 11TH STREET). AND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY CURBLINE OF WARNOCK STREET IN ACCORDANCE WITH BILL NO. 250176. AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. SEE AP# FOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCELS 'A' & 'B') FROM ONE (1) EXISTING LOT (1915 N. 11TH STREET). AND FOR THE REALIGNMENT OF A PORTION OF THE WESTERLY CURBLINE OF WAR | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 245 FARRAGUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire the whole house. All wiring will be fished. | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 932 CROSS 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1315 S DOVER 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 NEW WIRE THRU OUT LIGHTING OUTLETS SWITCHES SMOKES AND CO'S 100 AMP SERVICE ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE REPLACING OLD 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 AMP SERVICE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 7716 NAVAJO ST | EZ Swimming Pool/SpaFor 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 | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-005957 | — | NATIONAL MAINT & BUILD OUT LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2352 E FIRTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Stone House LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3855 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Community Center | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2044 CHELTEN AVE | AlterationsReplace Curb trap, FAI, Main-Drain and (2) Water service | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1917 ROWAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1401 N MARSTON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007409 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2702 RIDGE 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. Install (2) new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 14 diffusers for the existing duplex, one system for each dwelling. | — | MARK C MOORMAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO THE LEVEL 4 & 5 OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2506-08 E YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR AND A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (FOR SATIR AND LANDING ONLY). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPL | 1 | MAESTRO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1837 TITAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace section of 2" copper water line | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19146 |