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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3364 MASCHER 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 | — | — | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 |
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| 3101 S 13TH ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for an existing 12'-0" hood system |
| — |
| Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. |
| C |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6140 SANSOM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace rainleader cesspool replace main drain throughout basement | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 267 S 52ND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1405 S PATTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-009489 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2455 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp service cable & meter socket. ( no increase in service) (3) battery smokes/co, (1) 20 amp lineto 1st fl for single receptacle (Fishing only) PHDC# 225748 | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 37 W SEYMOUR 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. 80K BTU furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 diffusers | — | GN Integrity Properties LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsADDITION AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING MULTI-UNIT BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 100-20 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A PORTION OF THE 6TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE TWO NON-OCCUPIED GREEN ROOFS AND TWO NEW ROOF DECKS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND FRAMING. 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. | 1 | STRUCTURE TONE LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1701 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 14004 MCNULTY RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO-STORY WOOD-FRAME ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS. FOR USE AS A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY (TRAINING FACILITIES) COMMISSARY AND CATERING SERVICES. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.*ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN | 1 | DMR CONSTRUCTION AND MILLWORK | C | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1852 E WISHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1123 S 46TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 238 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO PELLA 250 SERIES DH WINDOWS SAME SIZE, SHAPE, AND LOCATION AS EXISTING WINDOWS AT REAR OF STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************************ | 1 | Gunton Corporation | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002104 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1421 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-004392 | — | DREAM MECHANICAL INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2342 E HAROLD ST | 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 311 N 52ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a new 200-amp service, equipment and wiring, new grounding and bonding system, outlets, recessed lighting. (FISHING METHOD) | — | HARUN WILSON | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6031 WHARTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Curb trap in fai main drain rainleader cesspool | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1030 ARCH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Sundries, Pharmaceuticals, and Convenience Sales | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 225 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4319 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. SCOPE OF WORK INCLUDES INSTALLING A 100A RATED 20 SPACE SUBPANEL TO EXTEND FROM EXISTING MAIN PANEL. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 529 E LURAY 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. 100-amp service and panel 30 space panel, 3-way switch replacements, 20 amp arc fault, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 1st floor, ground fault receptacles arc faults, bedroom fixture, dining room fixture, doorbell, exterior fixture, install exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new rece | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19120 |