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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2101-17 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationSub Panel replacement for proper termination of circuits w/ surge protection 100A rated sub panel and connections. No wire runs. All work to be done according to 2020 NEC. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 4951 MONUMENT RD | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 6600 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR IN KIND OF UNDERGOUND TANK ELEMENTS AND PARTS. WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS OF PADEP. | — | C 3 Technologies, LLC. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2432 MONTROSE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR WITH EIGHT FEET FRONT SETBACK ABOVE 2ND FLOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Reynolds Engineering Company | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 115 S 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3001 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE CREATION OF ACCESSORY STORAGE SPACES AT LEVEL 4 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | HUNTER ROBERTS HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1640 LOMBARD ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5500 ARDLEIGH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2021-103306- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EIXTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2021-103306. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE EN | 1 | TEJAN E CONSTRUCTION | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2346 N GRATZ 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 -SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH -INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT) -BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -SECOND FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -COMBO ARC-FAULT / GFCI BREAKER -INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE -INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDIC | — | HOLDER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 175 MASTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MATTHEW LEACH | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2208 MONTROSE 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. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3301 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* *NO HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN THE BASEMENT* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK** | — | ALPHONSO ZIMMERMAN | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5525 ANGORA TER | 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. Each dwelling will have an air handler, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 7 diffusers. (14 total dif | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 417 66TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationIncreasing to a 200A service, one meter socket, 200A service cable and service head 1- 200A main panel. Rewire entire house according to NEC : install duplex receptacles, AFIC/GFICs breakers. Light fixtures, install 240V , 40A for condenser unit and 120V for furnace, single lines for kitchen outlet. one outdoor GFIs receptacle. install the outdoor light in front and back. | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 335 N 11TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A VACANT COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND FIVE (5) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) ABOVE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19107 |
| 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 | 1020 PATTISON AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 872 E PRICE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1924 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 1600 AMP SERVICE EQUIPMENT WITH GROUNDING. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE/CO ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1601-29 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLow Voltage Telecommunication Cat6A cabling on 2 floors | — | THE MNM GROUP INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 427 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Matthew Beeco | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2030 E MADISON 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 100 amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, Install outlet in Kit. Dining room and back Bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No Service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1508 S 9TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 607 PIERCE 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19148 |