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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2937 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & BACKWATER VALVE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 | |
| 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 |
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| EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC |
| 19145 |
| 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 | 827 N NEWKIRK 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. Install new 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4511 N 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3066 MERCER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | — | 19134 |
| 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 | 1622 S WILTON ST | 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN 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. Install new 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| 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 | 1401 TUDOR ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. | — | — | 19111 |
| 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 | 440 SLOCUM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19119 |
| 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 | 1327 N FRAZIER 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. Installing new HVAC system, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | NHAN T LE | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2774 RUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR A COMMUNITY CENTER AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | PARADIGM MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1233 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | Melvin and Melvin Contracting | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4419-29 WALNUT ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO DOCUMENT THE NUMBER OF EXISTING DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT THE THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS TWENTY-TWO (22) (GROUP R-2) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.**IMC 2021** | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3241 S SYDENHAM 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 New wire thru out lighting outlets switches smokes and co's | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 5411 WYNDALE AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet & 1 lavatory. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2627 ASPEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A REAR TWO-STORY ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY EXISTING STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | EDWARD COSTELLO | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 5209 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19139 |