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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 25 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO EXISTING SCUM COLLECTION AND CONCENTRATION FACILITY (BUILDING ID #1480063) AT THE SOUTHEAST WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, OWNED AND OPERATED BY PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | C & H Industrial Services Inc | C | 19148 |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3725 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring the newly installed RTU rooftop units to the existing circuits. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GREGORY SCHUMACK | C | 19137 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4306 DISSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6231 MCCALLUM ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1931 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 4 | Timothy William Lewis | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 519 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A REAR THIRD FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING | 4 | AFFINITY CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1105 N HANCOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 906 S FAIRHILL ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2022 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete residential electrical rough-in and finish wiring per approved plans. 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom , Install new branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting, bathroom GFCI circuits, AFCI/GFCI protection, bathroom exhaust fan wiring, exterior lighting, and hardwired interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Test and label all completed circuits for final electrical inspection. | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6132 VANDIKE ST | 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3200 RED LION RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ************* | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4919 OSAGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200A Panel Replacement, 200A Meter w/ breaker, surge protection device, grounding and bonding, wiring for upper bedrooms, dedicated circuit for 4-prong dryer receptacle, GFCI replacements, wiring corrections. INSTALL 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 800 RENNARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring will be fished or in pipe. Front exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Feed the switch at the knee wall by the interior entry stairwell, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via PVC pipe, GFI with outdoor Wire and install an exterior box and cover via PVC pipe to the 2nd desired location to the right of the front exterior window, Rear exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via p | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1415 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004666 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 12 PLEASANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 208-10 REX AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring and installing all Lights, Devices, Smoke Detectors in 5-Unit Building. a New Electrical 600 Amp Service with A new Fire Alarm System. All work Per approved plans | — | HARTE ELECTRICS INC | C | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1508-14 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE VERTICAL ADDITION AND COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH MEZZANINES FOR USE AS SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACES (USE REGISTRATION & FIT-OUT PERMITS REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) AND BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 39 | Icon Remodeling LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2229 S 70TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alteration to an existing 2-story single family house, details per plan. | — | HHH Construction Company | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUISNESS. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 7424 RUSKIN RD | 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. Install 2.5 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 123 E ALLEN ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1702 W BRISTOL ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (3) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (3) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (3) 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, (2) REPAIR JUNCTION BOX, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) RE | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 130 N 18TH 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 (4) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3515 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Strata Builders | C | 19129 |