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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3860 N 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19140 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2124 UNRUH AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — |
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| 19149 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5952 BINGHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 8215 SAINT MARTINS LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SPIGELMYER PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4201 AVENUE OF THE REPUBLIC | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL 2 INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ERECT A CHILDREN'S PLAY/CLIMBING STRUCTURE WITHIN THE EXISTING GROUP A-3 PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE MI-2026-002765 FOR BBS VARIANCE GRANTED ON 5/14/2026. BBS Provisos: 1. Sprinkler system to be extended to protect play structure in event of | 1 | DENNIS joseph O'FLYNN | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 614 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPower and Lighting - Supply and Install (2) Duplex Receptacles - Supply and Install (3) Quadruplex Receptacles - Supply and Install (7) Dedicated Quadruplex Receptacles - Supply and Install (1) J box - Supply and Install (2) Ceiling Receptacles - Reuse/Relocate (11) Lights - Supply and Install (8) New - Install 3-way switch at each egress point if not in place Phone and Data - Supply and Install (14) Data Box - Supply and Install (1) Low Voltage Box - Terminate on both ends - Pull (1) CAT 6 cab | — | FIRST ELECTRIC LIGHTING AND DESIGN | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 520 MCKEAN 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 906 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3922 STEVENSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR WALKOUT DECK ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Viola Development LLC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 124 W GORGAS LN | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | DANIEL E KENNEDY | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install new outlets and circuits from existing lighting Add a few lights to existing lighting circuits Install low-voltage cable as required as per 2017 NEC. Relocate existing fire alarm devices as needed as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | WILLIAMS GROUP ELECTRICAL | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall CAT6 wiring & sub meter CT wiring for customer provided metering system for existing electrical service. All wiring to be ran using surface mounted EMT conduit and/or MC cable. No intrusions or changes to existing walls. 2020 NEC. | — | GRANAHAN ELECTRICAL CNTR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1021 N HANCOCK ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | DIPLOMAT CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5035 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001623 | — | Big Brother Security & Electrical | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2915 RIDGE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Christopher Johnson | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 307 N 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling ADA wheelchair lift with accommodating site work for existing single family dwelling, details per plan. installation shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 9901 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | HGH PURCHASER INC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 102 CHRISTIAN ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6059 N MARVINE 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 300-50 SAUNDERS 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 | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 444 N 3RD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN ASSEMBLY SPACE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. EXHIBIT SPACE #101 | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 128 E PHIL ELLENA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005913 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3116 N ROSEWOOD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of single-family structure as per approved plan NTE 38' in height, affordable program | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1503 ELLSWORTH ST | Rough-InNEW MULT-IFAMILY BUILDING. INSTALL 4 TOILETS, 4 TUBS, 4 LAVATORY SINKS, 3 KITCHEN SINKS, 4 WATER HEATERS, 1 BACKFLOW PREVENTER WATTS LF009M2QT 1.5" | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1311-13 IRVING ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19107 |