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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19138 | |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 759 S 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — |
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| Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR 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 Upgrade service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP. Wire throughout an existing single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per the NEC. | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2205 KATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an one (1) story addition over existing structure with pilot house and roof deck. Size and location per plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN 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 Upgrade service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP. Wire throughout an existing single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per the NEC 2020 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 883 N STILLMAN 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 Upgrade service from 100 AMP to 200 AMP. Wire throughout an existing single family dwelling: switches, lights, receptacles, and interconnected smoke/CO detectors as per the NEC. | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1504 N PHILIP 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 19, 2026 | 3832 W GIRARD 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 100 amp service will be upgraded to a 200 amp service with single meter and 200 amp panel install supplemental grounding as per NEC 2020 Install total rewiring as per NEC 2020 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a four-story attached structure that include an internal parking garage (accessed via the existing curb-cut), and a roof deck with a pilot house. Size and location per plan. | — | Nevin Abedinaj | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2641 WENTWORTH 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Increase service from 100 amp and Upgrade to 200 amp service with 3 gang meter sockets with two 100 amp disconnects for apt 1 & 2 and one 60 amp disconnect for house panel. Install 100-amp feeder cable to apt 1 and apt 2 circuit breaker panels- and 60-amp feeder cable to house panel Install | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 300 UNRUH AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-127177 TO INCLUDE FIRE DAMAGED FLOOR & ROOF JOIST REPLACEMENT AND EXTERIOR WALL REPLACEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 904-38 S SWANSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 6036 N 19TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 5543 MORTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2702 RIDGE 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 original 100 amp service to 200 amp service with three gang modular meter bank with two 125 amp apartment disconnects for apartment 1 and apartment 2 and one 60 amp disconnect for house panel. install two125 amp feeder cables for apartment 1 and apartment 2 circuit breaker panels. Install 60 amp feeder cable for h | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1625 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 7424 RUSKIN RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ELIMINATION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET PARKING SPACE IN AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 9528 JAMES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ROOF ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | LEMUS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6432 WOODCREST AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4855 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service and panel, (12) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (4) install switch, (2) replace exterior fixture, (3) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, outdoor receptacle outlet, (4) electric wall/ceiling heater, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only Service has not increased. | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 306 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2444 N LEE ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK DECK AND A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13R . ** MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING WORK INCLUDED AS PART OF THE REVIEW. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENE | 2 | CUS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2409 S AMERICAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5543 MORTON ST | 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. 2.5 ton condenser, 75k btu & 9 reg./diff. | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19144 |