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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1453 N 29TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19121 | |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4940 RUBICAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical work includes installation and/or replacement of wiring, outlets, switches, and lighting as required. Provide power to equipment as needed. AS PER NEC 2020 |
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| CARLOS A NUNEZ |
| 19144 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3501 CIVIC CENTER BLVD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED BUILDING IDENTIFICATION SIGNS ALONG CIVIC CENTER BLVD AND EAST SERVICE DRIVE, READING “ROBERTS CHILDREN’S HEALTH” WITH LOGO, AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1004 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AND PRIVATE ROOF DECK/PILOT HOUSE FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | Walnut St Development LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1477 N 53RD 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install one new ductless mini-split HVAC system to serve Unit 1. No work or modifications to the existing Unit 2 HVAC system or ductwork | — | VELAR STONE LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4363 FRANKFORD AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3822 ASPEN ST | AlterationsCurb Trap, F.A.I & Main House Drain Sealing of private lateral sewer in rear yard | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1310 N 57TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2340 CECIL B MOORE AVE | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY, PLEASE CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 7600-98 CITY AVE | New ConstructionInstall 400A service ,all wiring for modular construction. PER APPROVED PLANS-2017 NEC. | — | David Tips | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2421 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005029 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 500 OSLER CIR | AlterationsFor 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 | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 129 SUMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ONE (1) EXISTING DWELLING UNIT AT THE 1ST FLOOR WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP R-2 FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING OCCUPANCY. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 611 W ANNSBURY ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #711471-FOR THE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEER REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #711471. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. TH | — | LK CONCEPTS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 782-84 S 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY STRUCTURE FOR ASSEMBLY PURPOSE. ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IBC 2021** | 1 | Blackwell & Associates LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4272 VIOLA ST | Addition and/or AlterationA LTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE, DETAILS PER PLAN. NO EXCAVATION IN BASEMENT. | — | MAKE YOUR DREAM HAPPEN LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2125 S 70TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install low-frequency horns, power supplies, monitor modules, smoke detectors, per approved plans. NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | RESPONSE ELECTRIC, INC. | C | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2001 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 500 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace (8), eight foot LED strip light fixtures. Replace (3) 52 inch, 6 blade, ceiling fans. No additional wiring needed | — | EARL LARUE | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-005081 FOR RELOCATION/REPLACEMENT OF HVAC APPLIANCES AND GRDs AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Direct Air LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2611 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWire new bathroom and outlets and new addition per NEC 2020 | — | CARLOS A NUNEZ | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 504-06 CARPENTER ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLTBFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4508 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3815 BROOKVIEW RD | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND DECK ON AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Constantine Brothers Contracting LLC | 19154 |