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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 4310 K ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEGALIZE THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING GARAGE DOOR AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW 72" X 80" PIVOT ENTRY DOOR. PROVIDE NEW 2X6 WOOD-FRAMED INFILL WALLS, INSULATION, SHEATHING, WEATHER BARRIER, FLASHING, AND STUCCO FINISH TO MATCH EXISTING. EXISTING HEADER TO REMAIN. DETAILS PER PLAN. EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE | — | WCD CONSTRUCTION | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 7109 CHEROKEE ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationRemoval of any knob and tube circuits Adding lighting throughout Devices and switches throughout Hardwired Smoke detectors |
| — |
| Brandon Shackelford |
| 19119 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 114 S 20TH ST | Change of UseVisitor Accommodations | — | ROBERT P COCCO | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2126 S 60TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1916-22 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | E. J. RAITH MECHANICAL INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 601 N 2ND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2432 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY ATTACHED BUILIDNG WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 3 | SZM Group LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 101 COLONIAL 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1240 CREASE ST | AlterationsFRESH AIR INLET - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19125 |
| 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 | 1718 S CHADWICK ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Steven Birton | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1645 ELLSWORTH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PATINO & ARMIDEO PLUMBING LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2623 E NORRIS ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 325 FITZWATER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ANTHONY SCORZA | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 48 GOOD ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1935 S ISEMINGER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1316 S CAPITOL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE REAR AND INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN . *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | An Chlann General Contracting | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1932 TITAN ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011347 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 4854 C 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. Rewire of existing house. 100 amp service replacement with new panel and disconnect meter socket. 35 lights, 30 outlets, 20 switches. | — | POWER IT UP ELECTRIC, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5466 W BERKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 122 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 6042 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 100 AMP service and feeder panel as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1042 W OLNEY AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to an existing two family dwelling, details per plan. minimum 1 hour fire separation shall be maintained between dwelling units. | — | Selwyn Construction Co. | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 3130 N 28TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 120 W SPRINGFIELD AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19118 |