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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 9721 DEDAKER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace existing sanitary curb trap and sanitary curb trap riser. Replace existing storm riser/fresh air riser. Existing storm trap to remain. Excavate as required for access and reconnect to existing piping. | — | Northeast Plumbing & Drain Cleaning LLC | 19115 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2101-17 CHESTNUT ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) TO INCLUDE BRICK REBUILD, MASONRY POINTING, SEALANT AND CONCRETE PATCHING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* |
| 1 |
| WATTS RESTORATION CO INC |
| C |
| 19103 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1035 S ITHAN 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5116 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF A FRONT PORCH ROOF TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Tracy Conell Tyler | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2440 S PERCY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2932-52 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or Alteration1- Furnish and install a new 200 amp overhead service in place of the existing 100 amp service equipment located by the schoolhouse road gate entrance and the qualifying items listed below. - Temporary power to the remote electrical panel - Remove the existing service drop, meter and hinged cabinet - Install a new 2" PVC service drop into a new multi gang 200 amp meter / 200 amp disconnect. - Reconnect existing steel conduit. - Add a Nema 3R junction box to the left side of the remote electrical | — | GEORGE WILLIAMSON | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5128 WEBSTER 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. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1321 N 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001917 Install new auto wet sprinkler throughout per NFPA 13R | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1300 PATTISON AVE | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayAll effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3014 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR FOR USE AS A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-2). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. | 4 | Michael D Link | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 13 COVERED BRIDGE PATH | Addition and/or AlterationNew rear addition to existing single family structure as per approved plan | — | Hormigon LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6341 ROSS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 833-35 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationWork includes a new 600-amp electrical service, tenant and house distribution panels, branch circuit wiring, lighting, receptacles, dedicated equipment circuits, HVAC and water heater power connections, emergency and exit lighting, smoke/CO alarms, and a complete fire alarm system with all associated equipment and devices. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. FUTURE TENANT FIT-OUT WILL REQUIRE A SEPARATE PERMIT AND UPDATED SERVICE LOAD CALCULATION. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 228 E HAINES ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-067814 FOR PARTIAL REPLACEMENT OF FRONT EXTERIOR MASONRY WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | GEORGE W LOGAN JR | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4612 LESHER 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 808 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 & 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" WILKINS 350AST BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4612 LESHER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4298 PARKSIDE AVE | AlterationsReplace curb trap, fai, water service, soil pipe, vent stack, and sanitary tee. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1954 ROWAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1417 UNITY ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-002364 | — | L G E TRUCKING LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 915-19 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SUPPLY & INSTALL NEW 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1501-25 N AMERICAN 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 6 existing upright heads to maintain proper coverage | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1815 MUTTER 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2551 CORAL ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing curb trap complete with fresh air and main house drains. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19125 |