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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2740 W CABOT ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | TODD MILLER | 19121 | |
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| 2815 CAMBRIDGE ST |
| 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. Rewire of house new lighting switches and outlets new 100 amp service and panel new grounding system all work to comply with NEC 2020 |
| — |
| Amplify electrical solutions |
| 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5918 WINDSOR 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 INSTALLING A 200 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE (NOTE: UPGRADING FROM 100 AMPS to 200 AMPS REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES, OUTLETS. INSTALLING (5) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING. INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 920-28 MARKET ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. **NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT** | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2471 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeThe erection of a new-construction, two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior electrical fit-out for a new cafe. Work is limited to the installation of new lighting fixtures, convenience outlets, and dedicated circuits for cafe equipment (espresso machines, refrigeration, and POS systems). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | OMAR RIVERA | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 221 W LAVEER 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1445 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2429 N NEWKIRK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changethe erection of a two-story attached structure | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3450 N WATER ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | Thomas Curran | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 845 N NEWKIRK 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 | — | Kevin Nelson | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 631 WILDER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE CURB IN. | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2329 N 19TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3509-19 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (16'-0") AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE II COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (4'-0") TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018************* | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 116 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of Roof Mounted Solar Photovoltaic system - 3.440 kW DC-2020 NEC. | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm as per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 833 WILDER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2565 GERMANTOWN AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-131426. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2563 Germantown. 6' chain link fence in rear c/w 2563 Germantown. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence around perimeter of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1117 WINDRIM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3025-27 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 2 | JUAN R VEGA | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5905 MCCALLUM 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 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2329 N 19TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for 622698. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2327, 2331 N. 19th. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MONTICELLO CONTRACTORS INC | 19132 |