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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1420 N 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19131 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 29 FARSON 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 |
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| SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP |
| 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2534 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or AlterationFinal 100-amp service addition alteration to single family dwelling unit, includes interior wiring that requires no structural modifications. The service size is staying the same as the original 100-amp service that was in place and existing. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | Garofalo Electric LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1651 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 18 lay in LED fixtures. Installing 17 receptacles, installing 8 emergency exit signs. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 950 MARLBOROUGH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14, AND A FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4214 FAIRDALE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19154 |
| 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 | 515 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alterations to existing single-family dwelling, including rear bay reconstruction with new foundation and framing, partial lofting of second floor ceiling, and replacement of kitchen, bathrooms, interior finishes, fixtures, and related non-bearing partitions. No change in use, building footprint, or building height. | — | Jordan Katz | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1428 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004670 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| 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 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6452 WOODCREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling ADA pre-fab aluminum ramp in rear of home to help home owner in and out of home. detail per plan and manufactures instruction sheet. installation shall be as per manufacture's instructions. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1418 N NEWKIRK ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004673 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| 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 (8) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6546 N UBER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19138 |
| 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 | 150 S INDEPENDENCE MALL W | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) AT MECHANICAL PENTHOUSE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | NY DEVELOPERS & MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1733 SOUTH ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. | — | — | C | 19146 |
| 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 | 1426 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004669 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| 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 | 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 | 5155 LEIPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1801 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200A services and rewire nail salon throughout, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, and receptacle outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a complete fire alarm system, including all required devices and wiring. (2nd floor apartment is not included in the scope of work.) All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and the approved plans. | — | PHILLY TELECOM | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 9306 VOITS LN | 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 | — | — | 19115 |