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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 517 S 45TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19104 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 |
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| Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations of existing three story single-family structure with rear canopy addition, details per plan. |
| — |
| KEN GROUP LLC |
| 19147 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1144 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT ROOF DECK ON THE THIRD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Stone House LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing fire alarm devices as part of a commercial office tenant fit-out. Provide all associated fire alarm wiring, connections and modules. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5723 WYALUSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations for a single family home , details per plan. | — | A&j investments llc | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1049 EDISON AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5666 MATTHEWS ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. 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 | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5649 N FAIRHILL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SEWER LINE IN FRONT YARD NEAR FOUNDATION WALL. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (8) sprinklers in Suite 124 | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical alterations associated with the renovation of portions of the existing 3rd and 4th floors of an existing nursing home, including power, lighting, fire alarm, nurse call, and equipment connections, per approved plans-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 204 S DELHI ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1567 E MONTGOMERY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | besiki odikadze | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2520 E DAUPHIN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-098334. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Michael D Link | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1526 REED 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2833 E VENANGO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2915 S FELTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | 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. 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 INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING. | — | 4041 CORPORATION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1729 S 17TH 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 the service to 200 amp service, wiring , switches, outlets, lights | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4605 N 15TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5332 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1500S-40 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE TO EXISTING GROUP B FINANCIAL SERVICES USE & OCCUPANCY AT THE 1ST FLOOR. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | VERICON CONSTRUCTION CO LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5101 WAYNE AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003599 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 6624 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL INSTALLATION TO ACCOMMODATE A RESTAURANT. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19149 |