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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 115 N 34TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 605 N 35TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4362 W THOMPSON 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 with same like and kind, no duct work. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4238 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a Semi-Detached structure with roof access structure. Roof deck accessed by Pilot House. Accessory Interior off street Parkin(2 Spaces). | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3909 LANCASTER AVE | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 125 S 31ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Falasca Mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 442 S 43RD ST | 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 and 30 space 100 amp panel, upgrade grounding as per todays requirements of Nec. | — | ALL STAR ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 612 N SHEDWICK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family dwelling as per approved plan 23'6" in height Affordable | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3624 BROWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT. TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4280 VIOLA 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (CP-2026-003444) relocation of (25) sprinkler heads | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 610 N SHEDWICK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family dwelling as per approved plan 23'6" in height Affordable | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 614 N SHEDWICK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family dwelling as per approved plan 23'6" in height Affordable | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4280 VIOLA 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. Replace the existing with the same type, Gas Furnace 80%, AFUE, 70 ,000 BTU, no new ductwork. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 620 N 35TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT. TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 768 N DEKALB ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009448 | — | Young's Electrical Services | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3904 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationNO WIRING THIS PERMIT 200 amp 40 ckt PKG x1 Outlet x1 Panel Labeling x1 AFCI Beaker x14 GFCI Breaker x1 Single pole breaker x2 | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3405 WALLACE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew Construction For the erection of an attach structure to use as single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3539 ASPEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT. TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4222 W THOMPSON 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3830 WALLACE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew Construction Erection of an attach corner structure for use as single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4272 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new panel. Install Install lighting, receptacles, and power to equipment .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. -NOTED:TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES AS SHOWN- | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4204 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007616 | — | Isa Dalipaj | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 407 S 45TH ST | 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. Complete grounding and bonding, including two ground rods, water service bonding, water meter jumper, and intersystem grounding bar, as required Supply and install surge protector for the whole houseIG Series Remove The old pushmatic water heater disconnect Remove off peak meter arrangements Install new line to | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |