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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3155 HARTVILLE ST | AlterationsInstall (1) 40 Gallon Electric Water Heater | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1360 W SELTZER ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — |
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| 19132 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2627 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1775 N AMERICAN ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAY WITH SOLAR COLLECTOR SUPPORT STRUCTURES AND FLUSHED ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR ARRAYS 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.* | — | — | C | — |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 951 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF CONCRETE PADS AND 6" CONCRETE CURB FOR PUMP ROOM. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. **************************** | 2 | C. ERICKSON & SONS LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2425 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013321 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| 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 | 2423 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005024 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| 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 | — | CARLOS A NUNEZ | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 7057 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | — | C | 19135 |
| 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 | 4741 UPLAND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 3021 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, DUCTLESS SYSTEMS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | Sanhuai Lu | C | 19121 |
| 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 | 643 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior Alterations to an existing attached structure. (PHC Staff Review of window assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. PHC Staff Review of masonry replacement and pointing sample in the field required for final approval. PHC Staff Review of door assembly 'shop' drawings required for final approval. Door shop drawings only required if they are visible from the public right-of-way along N 22nd or Wallace Street) | — | MICHAEL LOONSTYN (MJL Contracting LLC) | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1931 W WILLARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19140 |
| 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 | 2226 S BOUVIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install new wiring to the dining room light and basement bottom of stairs light to replace knob and tube wiring. Supply and install new wiring to the two switches controlling the lights above to replace knob and tube wiring. Run a dedicated 15 AMP circuit from the main electrical panel to the switches. Fishing lines throughout to to allow for wiring. | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 5218 W STILES ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential 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 INCREASE SERVICE TO 200 AMP, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 7337 BROOKHAVEN RD | 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. | — | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 4320-22 GERMANTOWN AVE | 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. Relocating registers and diffusers with no change in air-flow rates or building occupancy. The airflow is less than 2,000 feet per minute. | — | MAHARI BAILEY | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 6336 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 4 recess lights and replace 2 light fixtures with 2 ceiling fans in porch area. | — | Brian Monroe | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 1510-12 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000993 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | C | 19102 |
| 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 | 5421 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | GREGORY PAVLOSKI | 19144 |