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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 863 N TAYLOR ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2017 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire two(2) apartments,110v interconnected smoke alarms. All from existing service& fire alarm to remain. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 786 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo legalize the reconstruction of the rear stairs and landing. Size and location per plan. | — | William Mitchell | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 615 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration***PER Historical review scope: Exterior fixtures (emergency strobes and horns) to be installed in mortar joints rather than drilled through brick.*** Install 400-amp service interior wiring throughout the installation of a fire alarm; all work per approved plans | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 823 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration•Replace all Knob & Tube wiring in the basement •Open electrical devices and identify all ungrounded wiring throughout the house •Replace ungrounded (and tapped) wiring with new grounded wiring per NEC •Fish new grounded conductors •Add grounding electrodes and ground conductors to the existing service •Replace existing breakers with AFCI breakers on all circuits •Replace/install GFCI protection on circuits within 6 feet of water •Fish wiring to install interconnected smoke/CO detectors througho | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2232 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND STRUCTURAL MODIFICATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | SaltyCake.com LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2630 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate existing electrical panel, switches, outlets, light fixtures, exit signs, and emergency lights as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2208 WALLACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 861 PERKIOMEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration Wiring throughout of the house 200 amp service with emergency disconnect Switch outlets per code Smoke detector lights | — | ALTIN MATA | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 737 N BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006528 | — | ALTIN MATA | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 517 N 20TH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2426 ASPEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire throughout, no new service. Install ground and bonding, install 100 amp panel | — | Newman Lewis | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 856 N LECOUNT ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1941 CALLOWHILL ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-006054 | — | MV Homes, Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 2009 GREEN ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003612 | — | Mezzaroba Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 835 N 27TH 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 ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1808 WYLIE ST | New ConstructionInstall a new 100-amp temporary electrical service for construction power. Install a main circuit breaker panel and temporary wiring throughout the building. Provide temporary lighting and power receptacles on each floor as required for construction activities. | — | tota construction llc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2100 BRANDYWINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. No work to the exterior. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 816 N STILLMAN ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2715 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Climate Comfort Control LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of the 4 light fixures in the master bedroom and replacing all existing outlets throughout the house with new devices in accordance with 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 782 N BUCKNELL ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1829 NORTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1931 W GEORGE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R FIRE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY 1.5 INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 1.5 -INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 882 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the limited interior renovation of an existing 2-story structure with proposed third floor addition. Existing single family use to remain. No change to the existing building footprint. details per plan. | — | Urbane Design and Build, LLC | 19130 |