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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1740 S 53RD 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 | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 503 FITZWATER ST |
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| EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *Homeowner will be performing the work* |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1405 S 28TH 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 | 1147 SNYDER AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KEN CHAN | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3601-37 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRenovation of an existing laboratory. Install new lighting, receptacles wiring, new electric panel as per 2017 NEC. Install new fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | joseph zavislak jr | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE (SPACE#111) LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.** | 1 | JEROME HENRY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6049 DELANCEY ST | 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 Upgrade Service from 100 Amps to 200-Amps service with 2 gang, and 100Amp per each panel. Install lights throughout each unit. install outlets throughout. Install smoke detectors hardwire interconnected at each apartment. Run all lines to each appliance. Install Baseboard heaters at each room, and Bath room. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2700-34 N BROAD ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH AP/# 640905 AND CF-2026-048099 FOR DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF CATWALK OVER SEPTA TRACK GROUND LEVEL PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLAN | 1 | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5216 WESTFORD RD | 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. Replacement of 95k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3814 MANAYUNK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 189 SPARKS ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO THE FRONT 2ND FLOOR BAY AND MAIN ROOF TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-066173. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-066173. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPAR | — | Eighteen Hundred Construction LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1255 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or Alteration1)Install Generac (22kW) 100 amp.Service rated automatic Transfer switch with surge protection device 2) Install EZ-Crete EZ -GP-RCA-Guardian -54323 Generac concrete pad 3) Install Generac Cables 4) Install new Generac Battery for Generator 5) Install service cable from breaker panel to outdoor transfer switch. Service has not increased Fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN 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. 80% 100K BTU furnace, 2.5-ton AC, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 501 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4604 N 5TH ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1916 E YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, AND REAR OPEN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR SECOND FLOOR. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ********************************* | 3 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install piping for 2 toilets, 2 lavatories, 2 tubs, 2 water heaters, 2 laundry sinks, 2 kitchen sink | — | Austin Batenga | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 8019 MARS PL | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 859 E THAYER 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 409 S 51ST ST | 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 INCREASE SERVICE TO 200 AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 592 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. Removal and replacement of outdated wiring in various areas of the home. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6418 CHELWYNDE AVE | 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. Replace current breakers with 120v single pole breakers. use breaker fillers. install two ground rods 6ft apart 8 ft deep bond water meter city side, install jumper and use #6 solid bare copper replace outside 100 amp meter box and services cable. | — | Luis SANTIAGO | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY BUILDING TO INCLUDE FOUR (4) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND BACKFLOW PREVENTER. CLASS 1 MANUAL WET STANDPIPES TO BE INSTALLED IN EXIT STAIRWAY ENCLOSURES IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SYSTEM TO BE SERVED BY A FIRE PUMP INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-0 | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1813 S ORIANNA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-018072 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4201 DECATUR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a mixed-use building, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19136 |