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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 6427 1/2 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-006146 | — | KEN CHAN | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5621 WESTMINSTER AVE | 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. appliances (1 count), and a 2.5-ton condenser and coil with a 54k 90% unit. |
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| RENE E PADILLA |
| 19131 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 6332 ROSS ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN BY MEANS OF PIPE BURSTING - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - For the replacement of underground building sewer utilizing the pipe bursting method, limited to piping 6" in diameter or less and not extending past the curb line. Recorded video camera survey Pre-Installation and Post Installation inspection required | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1901-45 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 70 l.f. on JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. SR-2026-036635 | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1833 HOPE 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 35 existing sprinkler heads to accommodate new wall and ceiling layouts. | — | Willetts Sprinkler Design, Inc. | C | — |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 7114 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005809 | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 7436 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete all wiring for kitchen to code per drawing Install necessary GFCI counter receptacles Installation, including wiring for all of customers appliances including micro exhaust unit Electric Stove changes from gas Install additional exhaust hood and homeowner provided electric grill Supply and Install 6 recessed LED lights working off dimmer Install customer provided ceiling fan working off switch All wiring to customers breaker box | — | G3 ELECTRIC LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 607R W GRAVERS LN | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007061 | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 622 S 2ND ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2948 CEDAR 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 EXISTING 100A RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TO 200A SERVICE. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD WIRE SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, AS PER NEC 2020 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2546 E LEHIGH AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP B, LAWFUL OCCUPANCY 49 PERSONS) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2021-014940 | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2202 E SOMERSET ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit for combo SP-2026-001194 INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR CURB TRAPS, FRESH AIR INLETS, MAIN DRAINS, AND 4" WATER SERVICES FOR THE 2 NEW BUILDINGS LISTED ON THE PLANS. INSTALLATION OF ONSITE STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLIANT WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLAN. | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2029 S SALFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1932 69TH AVE | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 29, 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 Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2639 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of existing single-family dwelling with rear addition and third-story addition. Includes associated structural and exterior improvements. Separate trade permits required. details per plan. | — | Clay Gruber Build LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 3215 KNORR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 10006 WESTBOURNE PL | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1414 S 17TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-049854 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-049854. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 | — | Santuario PHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5328 WESTMINSTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB TO HOUSE. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND AN ADDITION TO EXISTING BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1924 N FRONT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Swift Expediting LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 3948 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002761 | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5442 WOODLAND AVE | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT FOR USE AS A SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN THE FIRST FLOOR & BASEMENT AND A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | Hormigon LLC | C | 19143 |