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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 255 FARRAGUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400-amp service. Interior wiring throughout. Install fire alarm; all work per approved plans. NEC 2020, NFPA 2019 | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1113 E HORTTER ST | Addition and/or Alterations |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 616 WESTVIEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 916 CHERRY ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 4-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, STANDPIPES, AND FIRE PUMPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13, 14, 20, RESPECTIVELY. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3719 N 5TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION NO. 668713 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5811 NEWTOWN AVE | 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2131 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or Alteration1. Ground Floor & Main Living AreasLighting & Switches: Install 25 general fixtures, 8 DMF 4" LED recessed fixtures, and 1 linear LED strip. Control these with 9 single-pole dimmers, 2 single-pole switches, 2 3-way dimmers, 3 3-way remote dimmers, and 2 automatic door-jam switches.Receptacles & Devices: Install 9 general receptacles and 2 floor-mounted outlets.Kitchen Layout: Provide 3 GFCI countertop receptacles (2 near the sink, 1 on the peninsula). Run a dedicated 20A AFCI/GFCI circuit and ou | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2629-41 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6324 ROSS 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4708 SPRINGFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1880 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004251 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4507 TYSON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR EXTERIOR MAIN DRAIN ON LAWN. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2915 S FELTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1846 E RUSSELL 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 amps ( increase the service is part of this job), panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3060 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 514 W CHEW AVE | 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 amps service (service is part of the job), panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4015 PAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN EXTERIOR STAIR AND ONE EXTERIOR WALL OPENING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | JIT General LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 721 S 60TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1014 SHAMOKIN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS AND JOISTS, THE REPAIR OF THE DAMAGED EXTERIOR WALLS, THE INFILL OF EXISTING OPENINGS, AND THE SISTERING OF DAMAGED JOISTS TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-088258. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE CF-2026-088258. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH | 1 | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 322 EARLHAM TER | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-123019. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | KIMET HASA | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7600-98 CITY AVE | Addition and/or Alteration1) MC cable wiring will be secured above the drop ceiling according to NEC standards. 2) The wiring will taken to an existing electrical panelboard LB. Each track light will be on its own 20 amp circuit breakers # 28 and # 30 | — | ANGELO L SUAREZ | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2437 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 | 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 | 1329 TITAN 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. REPLACE EXISTING 200-AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 200-AMP SERVICE - 40-Circuit Panel...Wire-in for (26) Recepts (14) SWS, (18) Lights (14) SWS, (6) Detectors, 1 AC Unit 2 Ton (Wire only - pull 19 amps), Electric Range, Disposal, Dishwasher & Microwave | — | ARMANDO ANTHONY | 19147 |