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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1522 W SERGEANT ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4511 N 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE | — |
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| MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING |
| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2008 WALNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RETAIL SALES- FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES AT 1ST FLOOR. ***************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************* | — | — | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | Alterationsinstallation of 1 half bathroom on commercial floor 3 residential above commerical 3 kitchen 3 laundry 3 dishwasher 4 bathroom | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3400L S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall four 1-1/2" conduits from building to speaker pole on field. Run two from barn equipment room to field pole mounted speakers. Run two from tele-data room to field pole mounted speakers. | — | CONLEY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2004 CECIL B MOORE AVE | New ConstructionInstall temporary on site power and construction trailer for new construction project. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | JOULE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT BUILDING B (PHIPPS WING) TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 7640 THOURON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3101 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO 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 | LITHIUM CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5346 BALTIMORE 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 100 Amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. , living room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No service increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1147 SNYDER AVE | 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. No work in the basement level. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2400-14 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1627 67TH 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. Installing 3 ton condenser and coil with 96% eff. 100k btu gas furnace. 12 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2612 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior new wiring in the house | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2943 RUTLEDGE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL & JOISTS TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-020615. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | jonathan anyumba | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SHELVING, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002104 | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1943 E THAYER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-030277 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO WOOD-FRAMED WALLS/FLOORS PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT 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. | — | Brandon DePiso | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 201 S 52ND ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 9004 BUTTONWOOD PL | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING REAR DECK OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | NEW AGE REMODELING GROUP LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2117 PORTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial rewire including rewiring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchen including lights, receptacles, smoke/co detectors | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN 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 (28) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2625 SOUTHAMPTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and replacement of the existing roof covering and sheathing, and for the installation of a roof mounted solar PV system. Separate permits required for the Electrical interconnection of the Solar array. | — | Empower Energy Solutions | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1500 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1016 BARLOW ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE WIDENING OF AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19116 |