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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4903 N 17TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009775 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19141 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4975 PENNWAY ST | Addition and/or AlterationRun power from the electric panel for a new outside GFCI. Fishing wires, install gfci and breaker | — |
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| ALBA ELECTRIC & REMODELING INC |
| 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 223 TREE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations include structural repairs, remodeling and updating the existing interior spaces without changing the building's footprint or structure. details per plan. | — | POINT BREEZE CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2301 GRAYS FERRY AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4507 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service with five (5) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the four (4) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Furnish and install a fire a | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5937 NEWTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Storm and sanitary curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1420 W ERIE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5612 SPRAGUE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor 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. | — | Apex General Contracting LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2962 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationOrganize existing wiring to the first floor commercial space only. Remove existing Romex wiring. Install six new baseboard heaters. Replace existing 200 amp panel with new panel. Install wiring and devices for the new bathroom. Install new lighting fixtures to the store front sales area. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MARK REDGUARD | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF GRDs AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-005061 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1934 JOHNSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFire Suppression System Permit for combo CP-2026-005020 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A PAINT SPRAY BOOTH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO INCLUDE EIGHTEEN (18) SPRINKLER HEADS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1117 N ORIANNA 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 Partial WIRING with NEW outlets, lights, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors as per 2014 nec. Install 6 Recessed lights and a fan IN NEW PILOT HOUSE. Install 2 exterior GFCI outlets AT ROOF DECK. Install 2 exterior light fixtures. Install 4 interior outlet. | — | HARRY BECK | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 131 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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 (2) HVAC systems, (1) in each dwelling. First floor - 2 ton 24K BTU heat pump with 8kw heating strip, air handler, new ductwork, a | — | EZ Builder LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2439 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CRAWL SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION. *2021 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1928 N NEWKIRK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2016 SANFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb traps storm & sanitary fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 726 S 7TH ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2421 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 2OO AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1604 S RINGGOLD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 615 W UPSAL 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. INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Garage-install 240 volt, 70 amp line with 20 position panel Excavate from house to garage, driveway and repair with top patch only Install customer supplied car charger below panel Brush/shrub removal and trimming along side of the house for equipment access. Approx. 55 lineal feat of open-cut machine trenching | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2764 WATERLOO 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 346 MERCY ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings ONLY as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2715 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 831 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2610 EARP ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT ** | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19146 |