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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1914-20 S 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRun new line to exterior feeding one statically illuminated accessory projecting sign.GP-2026-001629 | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1437 N ALDEN ST | AlterationsREPAIR / REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP |
| 19131 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 620 N 37TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3228 W YORK 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 4, 2026 | 8140 ARDLEIGH 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 | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5711 SPRUCE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2523 N 17TH 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 | — | Telas Builders & management | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 7005 CARDIN RD | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 212 S JESSUP ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amps TO 200 amps as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Increasing Service size 100Amps to 200 Amps 40 spaces Electric panel. Wiring and Installation of lights, and outlets throughout bedrooms Living room kitchen. Install smoke detectors throughout. Lines and outlets for appliances. Dedicated kitchen lines. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, EZ Stan | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 606 HOFFMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LAWRENCE CARO | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-005943 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5102 TORRESDALE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 525 W MORELAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to the basement of an existing single family house. The project had previously received a building permit (RP-2022-007935), was built, and all received / passed all of it's inspections except for the Final Building Inspection, then the building permit expired. This permit is intended to "finalize / complete" the project officially. details per plan. no new new work / additions included. | — | ANTHONY SCALZO JR | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3936 N DARIEN ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (TOWNHOUSE) TO BE USED AS A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY (R-3 OCCUPANCY) FOR NO MORE THAN THREE (3) PERSONS. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5405 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing. | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5824 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace stairs to basement per plans, no other work included, see RP-2026-007545 for renovation. | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 11017 LINDSAY 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 | — | ZAIM TAHIRAJ | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 538-44 WASHINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5882 N 7TH ST | AlterationsBackflow preventer. | — | Heriberto Bahamonde | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3400 MAIDEN LN | New ConstructionProvide/install a portion of electrical service (1600 amps), provide/install core and shell temporary lighting and permanent lighting in stairwells, power to elevators, power to fire pump, conduits for low voltage systems as per 2017 NEC. No fire alarm at this time. | — | EMMS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1627 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration-Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amps as per Residential Service Equipment Complete rewire of existing single-family dwelling in accordance with applicable code, including receptacles, switches, lighting, and smoke alarms. | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2612 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** NO CHANGE IN BUILDING ENVELOP** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | JEROME HENRY | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3300 HENRY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5052 WESTMINSTER AVE | Alterationsreplace 5x4 curb trap fresh air inlet - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Steven Birton | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 8425-27 GERMANTOWN AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE MODIFICATION OF TWO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ACCESSORY GARAGES (TWO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES EACH) AT THE REAR OF THE LOT INTO ONE THREE-STORY ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, WITH A FOUR-SPACE ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS) ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND SECOND- AND THIRD-FLOOR SPACE ACCESSORY TO THE COMMERCIAL USE OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLANS. | — | COZEN AND OCONNOR | C | 19118 |