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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 229 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 308 GREEN 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 Increase to 200 amp Main service, wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per NEC |
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| EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC |
| 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 708 E SHARPNACK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 337-39 KERPER ST | Alterations2 new curb trap(sanitary/storm) and fresh air inlets , building drain | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5721 SPRUCE 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1147 SNYDER AVE | 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7325 SHERWOOD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1916 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & 1" WATER SERVICE. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1713 W LIPPINCOTT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story attached structure with a full basement. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4929 WOODCREST AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 830 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of two (2) wall signs to replace existing sign cabinets. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2701 BAINBRIDGE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5035 LUDLOW ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001623 | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 336 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply & install wiring for 2 GFCI circuits. Supply & install wiring & light fixtures per owner. Supply & install floor heat in each bathroom. | — | Zizza Electrical Construction LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3759 N 18TH 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 Installation Of 200 AMP Service Upgrade From 100 AMP Service and Full Interior Rewire | — | Kenyatta Steward | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2200 S BROAD ST | New ConstructionInstall service equipment 600A service -2 sets of 3-350kcmil in 2 3"PVC , wiring throughout, install outlets, switches, light fixtures, smoke alarms ,grounding , emergency lights, exit signs and fire alarm system .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED : w/ a 3/0 cold-water ground | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2200 JEFFERSON ST | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SELECT SITE CLEARING AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW LANDSCAPING/PAVEMENT, FOR THE ERECTION OF RECREATION AREAS LOCATED ON ACCESSIBLE ROUTES. 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. ** SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR ALL WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. | — | ANTOINE JOHNSON LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2905 WHARTON ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7748 JACKSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap & FAI | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 329-31 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED JOISTS AND THE REPOINTING OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CF-2026-092746. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-092746. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER TH | 1 | TBC LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6445-55 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire pump as per 2017 NEC. | — | JEROME R KEOUGH INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3110 N ROSEWOOD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family structure as per approved plan, affordable program NTE 38' in height | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2426 N DOUGLAS 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 912 S 51ST ST | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO CREATE A QUADPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19143 |