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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 7442 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACING A 100 AMP SERVICE WITH SAME AMP CAPACITY, NO SERVICE SIZE INCREASE INSTALLING (3) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS TO 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR SWITCHING, EXHAUST HEATER, LIGHTING & GFCI RECEPTACLE. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19138 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 635 GERRITT ST | Addition and/or Alterations |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1915 BRUNNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationExtend rear shed for kitchen addition to an exisitng single family structure, details per plan. | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 647-67 N 10TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | 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 | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19146 |
| 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 | 8232 FORREST AVE | 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 | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 875 N 47TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MWMT Co. | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000929 | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19122 |
| 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 | 3567 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1928 S 9TH ST | SignFOR THE REFACING OF EXISTING AWNING SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 217 W WISHART ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19133 |
| 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 | 1016 E MOYAMENSING AVE | 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 | 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 | 1414 S PENN SQ | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 48 l.f. on S. 15th St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19102 |
| 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 | 17-19 N 2ND ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2774-76 KENSINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO BUILDING. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 546 E WASHINGTON LN | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-007492- FOR THE STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION OF AN EXISTING WALL THROUGH STAR BOLTS INSTALLATION. WORK TO BE COMPLETED AS PER PLAN AND PER ENGINEER'S 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 #CF-2023-007492. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-18 | — | Eighteen Hundred Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1737 W PACIFIC 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 | 5738 CEDAR AVE | 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| 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 | 6040 MONTAGUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19135 |