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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2127 E AUBURN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING SERVICED BY ONE (1) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 1-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. |
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| ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP |
| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005018 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3305 A ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED MAIN ROOF, BAY ROOF. BAY FINSIHES, AND BAY WINDOWS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-015669. 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-2026-015669. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2728 CASTOR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MARC K DANIELS | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2022 E ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacing the old 96,000 btu gas boiler with a new 96,000 btu gas boiler of the same like and kind. No ductwork will be installed | — | STEVEN MURAWSKI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3147 JASPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE FAI. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2516 E BIRCH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-007802 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1934 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new electrical wiring and devices for a new bathroom within an existing residential dwelling. Work includes new electrical lines for a sealed shower light, a bar light above the sink, a combination exhaust fan/light unit, and a GFCI receptacle adjacent to the sink, as specified in the project scope for 1934 Castor Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134. | — | 2 Live Wires, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2817 EMERALD 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 Replace 5 switches 8 outlets | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3539 KIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationTOTAL REWIRING OF EXISTING BUILDING, INCLUDING NEW WIRING, RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, LIGHTING OUTLETS, AND ASSOCIATED CIRCUITS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEC 2020 AND EZ ELECTRICAL PERMIT STANDARDS. 100 amp service | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2520 E BIRCH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010030 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3021 EDGEMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3539 KIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3435 MERCER ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007455 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3445 MELVALE ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3643 BELGRADE 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 replace switches replace outlets replace light fixtures install 4 dedicated lines using wire mold and fishing wires | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3357 ALMOND ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3647 RICHMOND ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3423 KEIM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 100 E ERIE AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2520 E BIRCH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 243-57 E ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor Level II Alterations to the roof of an existing structure to include Partial Demolition, the complete removal and replacement of approximately 47,900 square feet of existing low-slope roofing across all affected roof levels. The scope of the project requires full replacement of the existing roofing system with a new roofing assembly, along with the replacement of roof access doors and selected ladders. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. | 1 | TE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2708 E SOMERSET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to the existing two story single family attached dwelling, details per plan | — | FIDAN BASHA | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 116 E INDIANA AVE | 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 | — | — | 19134 |