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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 700 RHAWN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2900 N LECOUNT 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 |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1522 S TAYLOR ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000458 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2513 FEDERAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 300 amp service ,4 meter bank with 3 apartments and one house meter. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a fire alarm system.ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2020 NEC. -NOTED : 520 Hz interconnected 110v smoke alarms are specified for th | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 412-30 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2247 KENNEDY 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. Furnace, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | VM HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 649 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FULLY SPRINKLERED AS PER NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ****************** | 1 | Steve Mello | 19123 |
| 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 | 1210 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationBuilding new powder room at 1st floor and adding-building new master bathroom at 2nd floor. details per plan. | — | NK CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4314-36 TACKAWANNA ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CORRECTION TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED UNDER PERMIT 1016293 TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. ALL WORK COMPLETED AND PLANS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT 1016293. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC* | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6232 N 21ST 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. Replace the existing with the same type, Gas Steam Boiler 80% AFUE, 69,000 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7834 CENTAUR PL | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of GFCI devices in kitchen and bathroom, ceiling fans, basic light fixtures, grounding system, surge protection device at main panel location. Panel tune-up and repairs for main and subpanel, panel labeling. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 844-48 N 4TH ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 715 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 | 4132-36 DECATUR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED PRIVATE RESIDENCE GARAGE WITH ONE (1) PARKING SPACE ACCESSORY TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN A DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 209-19 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE-PUMP AS PER NFPA 20 TO AN EXISTING NFPA 13 FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Change of UseVacant | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2439 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 | 801 N 22ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 460 LYCEUM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING REAR YARD DECK AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY REAR SUN DECK ACCESSED FROM THE FIRST FLOOR TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7340 BUIST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Benito Contreras | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 215 CHELTEN 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. Replace existing furnace and condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 333 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE 14 SPRINKLER HEADS TO ACCOMMODATE NEW FLOOR PLAN | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1400 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temporary lighting and power for skating rink, hospitality tent, Christmas tree and holiday vendor booths. | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5300-34 BALTIMORE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19143 |