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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 913 N 29TH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP. FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5234 N SYDENHAM ST | AlterationsReplace laundry tub and rain leader. PHDC Work Order #226340. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19141 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5721 SPRUCE 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 | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 3925 K ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5220 JACKSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL AND TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | MAGDALIS MELO | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2350 W PASSYUNK AVE | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 28' SOUTH ON 24TH STREET AND 28' WEST ON PASSUNK AVE 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-2026-036643* | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 308 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration• Replace all interior lighting in existing locations with LED fixtures. Provide emergency lighting as needed. • Provide GFCIS to meet code requirements. • Replace exhaust fans or provide new ones as indicated. At bathrooms provide continuous run with boost for tenant use. • Replace all outlets and switches as well as cover plates throughout buildings. Provide grounding as needed. • Replacement of common-area and exterior lighting, including emergency egress lighting and exit signage. Installat | — | ELIYAHU KITAY | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 8129 HALSTEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2419 N 31ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 6143 LAWNTON 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 | — | — | 19128 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1825-31 N 6TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-131100 FOR PARTIAL DEMOLITION TO INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF REAR BUILDING STRUCTURE, REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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 CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIO | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 7351 N 20TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 3340 CHIPPENDALE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19136 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 219 W NEDRO AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19120 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 4518-22 OSAGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration**FOR THE EXTERIOR FACADE WORK ONLY** WORK INCLUDES PARAPET REPAIRS, BRICK REPOINTING, BRICK CRACK REPAIRS AND LINTEL REPAIRS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 1202 BARRINGER ST | 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. Installation of one (1) new 80,000 BTU/hr gas furnace, one (1) new 2.5-ton evaporator coil, and one (1) new 2.5-ton outdoor A/C condenser. Installation of a complete new ductwork system serving approximately nine (9) supply air registers and two (2) retu | — | EXPRESS HVAC SOLUTION INC | 19119 | |
| 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 | 1119 WINTON ST | Alterationscurb trap, fai, main drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 6350 LEONARD ST | AlterationsAMENDMENT 11/2/2026 CURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19149 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 910-32 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-002195 | — | MCGOLDRICK ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2208 WALLACE ST | 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. No work to front or visible side facade as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). Install all new HVAC, 1x new ducted heat pumps and 1x new ducted gas system (2x total) Installing 8x vents and register covers to each of the 2 systems (16x total). I | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 7114 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 10 Lithonia 2FSL2 2X2 LED light fixtures Install 4 Lithonia 2FSL2 2X2 light fixtures with EM drivers Relocate one exit sign Install 4 ceiling motion sensors Install 4 dimming power pack relays Install 4 LED dimming switches Install 12 120-volt, 20-amp hospital grade duplex receptacles Install 1 120-volt, 20-amp hospital grade GFCI receptacle Install 1 120-volt, 20-amp waterproof GFCI receptacle for ACC1 service Install 3 120-volt,20-amp hospital grade quad receptacles Install 3 EPO switc | — | BELLES ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 6800 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A PREPARED FOOD SHOP ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Anthony D Harvey | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 5541-47 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 29, 2026 | 2224 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK TO RESTORE THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT AS AN EXISTING BEAUTY SHOP AND REST OF THE BUILDING PORTION AS AN EXISTING R2 (3 FAMILY DWELLING) OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL OR PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19121 |
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