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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3441 N 16TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 710 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 200 AMP service, new fire alarm system, rewire light fixtures, outlets, switches & smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC code. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1437 N 54TH 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1439 S 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2032 FITZWATER 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 5, 2026 | 34 N 59TH ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP FAI SEWER LINE | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 600A service ,wire throughout ,new fire alarm,em.lights,110v interconnected smoke alarms .ALL WRK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | STAR LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring tenant fit out for a commercial linen company. Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, lighting controls, electrical panels, transformers, and provide power to equipment as per 2020 NEC. | — | CIARLANTE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4300 MONUMENT RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACED FREE-STANDING SIGN WITH THE EXISTING STONE BASE TO REMAIN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2129 BAINBRIDGE 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 5, 2026 | 564 SENTNER 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. 200 amp service line. No increase of service | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19120 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7234 N 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" Water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3201 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp disconnect, 200 amp MCB panel, lighting, switches, receptacles, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. ***NOT APPROVED FOR FIRE ALARM*** | — | Truong Ho Contractors, LLC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3928 N REESE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 13 Roof Mounted Solar Panels - 5.560 kW DC -2020 NEC. GP-2026-006728 | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3101 W PASSYUNK AVE | New ConstructionProvide 200 amp temporary electrical service. | — | EMMS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1912 GREEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5508 BLAKEMORE ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3734 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp service equipment with grounding. Wiring throughout. Install receptacles, light fixtures, emergency lights, exit signs. Provide power for the mechanical and HVAC equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system for all units as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Armand Parllaku | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6140 SANSOM ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4207 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsREPLACE SECTION OF 4" DRAIN / APPROXIMATELY 10' IN BASEMENT / STACK | — | Eric Slifkin | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 91 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS AND 4-INCH WILKINS 350 AST BACKFLOW PREVENTOR TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING SERVICED BY AN EXISTING 3-INCH FIRE-SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19141 |