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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001665 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING, SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS PER NFPA 13D, AND PROVIDE AN OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19145 | |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1437 W PASSYUNK AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationInstall and label new 200A service disconnect, install 200A MLO panel, Wire throughout residential addition: smoke/co alarms FOR addition ,wire roof deck lights and receptacle . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** |
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| XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC |
| C |
| 19145 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1826 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR WIRING THROUGHOUT PER 2020 NEC | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 2048 S GARNET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & FAI | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2117 PORTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH H TURCO | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2932 S CARLISLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1607-09 MCKEAN ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PERSONAL SERVICES (EXERCISE STUDIO, GROUP B) ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (GROUP R-3) ON THE SECOND FLOOR.. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 10 light fixtures, 9 outlets & 4 switches. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2600-30 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003453 | — | ACE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1827 SCHLEY 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT New wiring throughout, lights outlets , switches hardwired smoke and co2 detectors as needed | — | POWER IT UP ELECTRIC, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per Nec 2020 Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults as per nec 2020 Replace 100 amp panel in kind. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1940 WATKINS 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1913 S BOUVIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replacing ct and fai | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2016 MOORE 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 | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1721 TASKER ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2.20 KW DC & 1.75 KW AC GRID TIED PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3100 PENROSE FERRY RD | Alterationsseal lateral for demo | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1905 S 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2052 S GARNET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1730 S 28TH ST | AlterationsInstalling 4 water closets, 4 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet & 1 hot water heater. | — | NHAN T LE | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2323 MORRIS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1638 PORTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding outlets, switches, lighting. Alteration of commercial space less than 2000 square feet. Will be fishing wires, and replacing switches, outlets, and lighting all under 600V | — | Michael Bolton | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 1928 POINT BREEZE AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- 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 | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 2333 S HEMBERGER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 1717 JACKSON 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. 96% 60K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH 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. INSTALL 90% 80K BTU FURNACE, NEW DUCTWORK, & 8 DIFFUSERS | — | FLAMINGO SERVICES LLC | 19145 |