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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5300 N MARVINE ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19141 | |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 607 PIERCE ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-036843. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 609 Pierce. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. |
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| MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC |
| 19148 |
| 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 | 1236 HARRISON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| 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 | 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 | 2619 ELLSWORTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 836 STRAHLE ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. To install one central heating and A/C (4-ton, 1600 CFM) system and ductwork for the existing single family. HVAC unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 18 diffusers). | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1213 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A REAR DECK AT 2ND FL., ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THIRD FLOOR FOR THE USE OF R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF | 3 | TRI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2547 BONNAFFON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-004193 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19142 |
| 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 | 2239 S 68TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 214 PIERCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5207 EUCLID ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 22, 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. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2119 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service with a 2 gang meter socket with disconnects and a rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 720 W ATLANTIC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3915 E NETHERFIELD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 139-67 E CLEARFIELD ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO (2) LOTS (PARCEL ‘A’ AND PARCEL ‘B’) FROM ONE (1) ZONING LOT (OPA #885093480: PREMISES ‘A’). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | OBERMAYER REBMANN MAXWELL & HIPPEL LLP | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7424 RUSKIN RD | 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 Upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp, increase the service and rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1826 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service and rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 320-24 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a two-story addition at the rear on an existing semi-detached structure. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | LATAURO BUILDERS LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 826 E WESTMORELAND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WDP. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2614 S 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo install an exterior 20 amp GFCI outlet with single pole switch at the each end of the existing brick row of garages for a total of two assemblies installed in EMT conduit into an exterior two gang bell box with metal locking covers. To install #12 wiring within the conduit for the two box locations on the site. | — | GLENMOORE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 928 N 30TH 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 | 19130 |