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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1250 S 45TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACKED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK ACCESS BY ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND BALCONIES. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ********************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ***************************************** | 4 | ANTHONY R MASCIERI | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 |
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| Lot Line RelocationFor a lot adjustment of one lot (6700 N 4TH ST) subdivided into two (2) proposed lots (Parcel 'A' & Parcel 'B'). Size and location as shown in plans. |
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| 19126 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2530 E DAUPHIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1210 E COLUMBIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2229 LATONA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A 1.5 INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1729 N LAMBERT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2024-012391 | 2 | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 600-02 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Sanhuai Lu | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7302 CRESHEIM RD | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-005571 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION OF EXISTING FOUNDATIONS IN BUILDINGS A, B, AND D AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5715 VIRGINIAN RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-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. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2248 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionInstallation of the new 400 amp electrical service, fire alarm and new wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke alarms as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC . | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2223 EMERALD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000908 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 927 PRATT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7200 SOMMERS RD | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING TO INCLUDE TWO (2) OFF STREET ACCESSORY SURFACE PARKING SPACES. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL PERMITS REQUIRED. *********************** | 2 | SilverLine Builders LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1942 69TH AVE | Alterations- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GEORGE BANGURA | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 232 W ERIE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD, FRONT RAINLEADER & INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN . | — | Ryan Hughes | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2248 N FRONT ST | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3133 N BROAD ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | GERALD KEVIN SMITH | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 2529 N GRATZ ST | 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 ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF APARTMENT BUILDING. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 12 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard and the 2020 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 5201 UMBRIA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-000676 | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 3843 HAMILTON ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 4509 N CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL A 100AMP PANEL FOR ADDITIONAL CIRCUIT SPACE. INSTALL (6) 20AMP APPLIANCE CIRCUITS FOR KITCHEN & LAUNDRY. REPLACE VARIOUS DFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES & OUTLETS. INSTALL BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE WIRING) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | lec-tron | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 7334 N 19TH 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 | — | — | 19126 |