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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 2538 S 74TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR SECOND-FLOOR PORTION IN KIND, NO CHANGE IN EXTERIOR BUILDING HEIGHT, DIMENSIONS, OR GROSS FLOOR AREA, TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19153 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 7506 CHELWYNDE AVE |
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| New ConstructionFOR 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. |
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| ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC |
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| 19153 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemoval and replacement of existing parking guidance system components with new Automated Parking Guidance System (APGS) to include network equipment, pathways, low voltage circuits and system component devices. Install new Operational Closed Circuit Television (OCCTV) system to include pathways, low voltage circuits and cameras. Expansion of existing electrical distribution system to include (2) 30kVA 480-120/208V transformers, (1) 45kVA 480-120/208V transformer, (2) 60A automatic transfer swi | — | E J ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 7530 ELMWOOD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 8141 LINDBERGH BLVD | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS NINE (9) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-001907 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL. SEE SR-2026-034513 FOR ASSOCIATED STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL. **EXCAVATION NOT TO EXCEED 5'-0" BELOW GRADE.** | 9 | Olympia Construction LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Power and Lighting per APPROVED plans -2020 NEC . **FIRE ALARM WORK WILL BE ON A SEPARATE PERMIT** -NOTED: LEGRAND CONNECTRAC INSTALLED FOR FLOOR OUTLETS(SEE CUT-SHEET)- | — | BOWE & GANT ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 8019 MARS PL | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 4.92 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | SPARTANX LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3101 S 61ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7340 BUIST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Benito Contreras | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 8019 MARS PL | 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 PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7405 SANDPIPER PL | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | SHABBY 2 CHIC DEVELOPERS LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7834 CENTAUR PL | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of GFCI devices in kitchen and bathroom, ceiling fans, basic light fixtures, grounding system, surge protection device at main panel location. Panel tune-up and repairs for main and subpanel, panel labeling. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7804 MERCURY PL | Make Safe Permit For RPFor (repair to roof as per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2026-028384. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2026-028384. | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 8100 BARTRAM AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF PLATFORM STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT* | 1 | A P CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7620 LINDBERGH BLVD | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS (#1 & #2 ON PLANS), INSTALLATION OF NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY SIGNAGE (#3), RE-FACING OF AN EXISTING ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN (#4), AND THE ERECTION OF A FLAG POLE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007974 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6831 NORWITCH DR | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | H&H Commercial Services | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall conduit, wiring, disconnects, electrical panels, receptacles, telecommunications wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | SG Electric LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3101 S 61ST ST | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | Bezark, Lerner & DeVirgilis | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3101 S 61ST ST | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | Bezark, Lerner & DeVirgilis | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 7818 MERCURY PL | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Upgrade from 100 amp service to 200 amp service , new Grounding system, Fishing and replace damage outlet, light switches , Install Hard wire Smoke detector and Carbon Detector. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and executed contract. | — | Reid's Electrical Specialist Inc | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. SIGN ACCESSORY TO A WAREHOUSE. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6600 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR IN KIND OF UNDERGOUND TANK ELEMENTS AND PARTS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF PADEP. | — | C 3 Technologies, LLC. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7506R CHELWYNDE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MULTI-UNIT BUILDING . EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 1 1/2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 7245 LINDBERGH BLVD | AlterationsWater distribution repair- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 7331 LINDBERGH BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19153 |