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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 7101-63 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAmend Permit 10/15/2026 - Correct Address Install 200 amp meter socket only 3 phase 120/208 AS PER NEC 2020 | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 912 GRANITE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service |
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| BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. |
| 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6027 JEFFERSON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 270 S 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationMasonry repairs at roof of an existing single family structure per Architect's drawing. | — | WILLIAM PROUD RESTORATION CO.,INC | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4624 LESHER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.160 kW PV system per NEC 2020 GP-2026-008208 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4507 MITCHELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 8141 LINDBERGH BLVD | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS NINE (9) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-001907 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL. SEE SR-2026-034513 FOR ASSOCIATED STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. **EXCAVATION NOT TO EXCEED 5'-0" BELOW GRADE.** | 9 | Olympia Construction LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3042 N SWANSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 100-amp electrical service with a 30-space electrical panel. Install GFCI receptacle(s) and provide a dedicated circuit as required. First floor: Install dining room light fixture. Install smoke detector. Install combination smoke and carbon monoxide detector. Install a new receptacle circuit with AFCI protection. Install ceiling fan and provide necessary wiring, switch, and support. All work to be completed in accordance with applicable electrical codes and permit requirements. ( fish | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1909 S 21ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Jos. Serratore & co. architect | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1220 EMILY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFull house rewire 100 Amp Service | — | Abbruzzese Electric Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3904 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 133 MCKEAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 105-35 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall dedicated circuit for exterior sign | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2651 ORTHODOX ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 29 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT, COMMON ROOF DECK AND PILOT HOUSES FOR USE AS SIXTY-THREE (63) DWELLING UNITS (UTILIZING MIHB & GREEN ROOF BONUS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES PER NFPA 14. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 63 | WYD CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6936 GROSBEAK PL | 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6331-41 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTHE INSTALLATION OF SEVEN (7) FLAT WALL SIGNS (FIVE OF WHICH ARE WITH STATIC ILLUMINATION AND TWO AS NON-ILLUMINATED), REFACE DOUBLE-FACED PANELS OF AN EXISTING FREE-STANDING SIGN, TO INSTALL THREE (3) DOUBLE-FACED DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF CANOPY | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1718 WILLINGTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3043 AGATE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Sewer spot repair near foundation wall | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 301 RACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO COMBINE UNITS 111 & 112 INTO A SINGLE UNIT. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 96 | Phamily Tree LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 604 E ALLENS LN | 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. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1513 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE UNDERPINNING OF AN EXISTING FOUNDATION AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A THIRD-FLOOR ADDITION TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 165 W INDIANA AVE | Fences OnlyFor fence erection of a 6' in height CMU wall with a 6' in height metal security fence as per approved plan. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 648 N 39TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWe are planning to install a 8' x 5' concrete pad that will act as the foundation for a vertical platform lift that will raise the participant up to a newly raised wooden landing that will provide flush entryway into the existing single family residence. details per plan. chair lift installations shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1614 S 10TH ST | AlterationsReplace building drain, curb trap and FAI | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19148 |