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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2652 EMERALD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1105 E HEWSON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard and wiring throughout lights outlets and smoke detectors in accordance with the 2020 NEC |
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| REDLINE ELECTRIC |
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| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2009 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005600 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004036 | — | tota construction llc | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2672 BRADDOCK ST | New ConstructionInstall new 400 amp main electrical system new wiring includes outlets, switches, lights, smoke alarms new fire alarm system .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | Affinity One Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 240-42 E GIRARD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CUONG ANH DAO | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1000-52 FRANKFORD AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SITEWORK PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | Oliveira and Son Construction, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 446 BELGRADE 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 Installation of a 6.30 kW solar system, consisting of (14) SIRIUS ELNSM54M-HC-N-450, AND (14) ENPHASE IQ8HC-72-M-DOM-US (240V) MICROINVERTERS AS PER 2020 NEC. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1930 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of receptacles , switches, light fixtures, wiring as per NEC code on existing 100amps | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1030-32 EARL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF ROOF-MOUNTED CANOPY SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-002390 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2421 E HAZZARD 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 Rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service | — | Armand Parllaku | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2134 E HAGERT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED PORTION OF THE FRONT WALL, THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED LINTELS, THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED JOISTS, AND THE SISTERING OF DAMAGED JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2021-077834. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2021-077834. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2182 E HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsInstalling 1 area drain, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet, 2 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs & 2 water closets. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2005 MEMPHIS 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1435 E OXFORD ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-STORY, MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BY HAND. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED DEMOLITION | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 237 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE VERTICAL THIRD FLOOR AND ACCESSORY ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE ADDITION AND A COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (FIT-OUT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE PERMIT SP-2026-001060 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Animo General Contracting | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2206 MEMPHIS 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. Installation of new ductwork. With Furnace 92% 60,000 Btu Ac and coil 2.5 ton and 10 supply registers. | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2437 E HUNTINGDON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a day care facility, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules, wiring and connections. Install telecommunication wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2140 KENSINGTON WALK | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-094558. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | NED MYERS | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 2124 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | Cape Ford Construction Group LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1522 E PALMER 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 | — | Mark R. Shearman | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2301 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 704 BELGRADE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Raffael construction llc | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2009 E DAUPHIN ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005600 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |