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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 2803 SOLLY AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water curb to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19152 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 8036 DORCAS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 14 Panels, 6.02 kW DC. GP-2026-006754 | — | PMK Contractors LLC | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2500-30 WELSH RD | SignErection of an accessory wall sign. Size and location per plan. "ZP-2026-007595 | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 8400A E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsINSTALLATION OF SANITARY WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR 6 FIXTURES AS LISTED IN EQUIPMENT. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND EZ STANDARD. | — | LL Mechanical Services, LLC. | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 8400A E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | LL Mechanical Services, LLC. | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 8937 LEONARD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. *****"SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" ****** | — | — | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 8530 FRONTENAC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 8203 DORCAS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a retail smoothie shop, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. | — | TALON FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2128 FAUNCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's, FAI's & MD's. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2901 WELSH RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE VALVES. | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2340 EMERSON 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 | — | Kearns Electric Inc | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new receptacles, lighting, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per prints and 2017 NEC. | — | ACE ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 8400A E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE (OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER) ONE THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2245 AFTON ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7918 LEONARD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing the Curb Traps and Fresh Air Inlet | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002377 | — | Jim Topley | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-004908 | — | Jim Topley | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2819 WELSH RD | 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 | — | — | 19152 | |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF GRDs, BATHROOM EXHAUST FANS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-001316 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Rufus Brubaker Refrigeration LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 8301 CASTOR AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-064956 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY VEHICLE IMPACT AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-064956. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE I | 1 | HENKELS & MC COY INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 8550 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN UNCONDITIONED ENCLOSED PATIO ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN A DETACHED ONE-STORY STRUCTURE. EXPANSION OF RESTAURANT AND CORRESPONDING INCREASE IN TOTAL OCCUPANT LOAD RESULTS IN A COMPLETE CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY FROM GROUP B TO GROUP A-2. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. SEE ZP-2024-012940 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | 1 | Zogaj Construction LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 7620 CASTOR AVE | SignFor the installation of one (1) non-illuminated wall sign and one (1) non-illuminated projecting sign. As per approved plans. | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY ADDITION (RECONSTRUCTION - BUILDING A) CONNECTED TO EXISTING BUILDING 'B' FOR USE AS SIXTY-ONE (61) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED AND INCLUDE STANDPIPES. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 61 | TURN KEY REALTY LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2774 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19152 |