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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical installation of a floor-mounted, standalone conveyor system, including all associated power wiring, conduit, disconnects, grounding, bonding and overcurrent protection. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | DEMATIC CORP | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3061 ISLAND AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install new disconnect switches, conduit and mounting hardware with new wires. We will install (3) new chargers. We will connect the new chargers to the existing panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. |
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| PALMAN ELECTRIC INC |
| C |
| 19153 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4701 FORT MIFFLIN RD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3101 S 61ST ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE TWO LOTS (PARCEL A & PARCEL B) FROM TWO EXISTING LOTS (3101 S 61ST ST & 2700 S 58TH ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Bezark, Lerner & DeVirgilis | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2025-003860 | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2441 MILAN ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4700 FORT MIFFLIN RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall two (2) digital billboards, including all associated electrical power, branch circuit wiring, disconnects, conduit, conductors, grounding, bonding and overcurrent protection. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | MICHAEL_ ZIOMEK | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3246R-66 S 61ST ST | Parking OnlyFor the creation of seven surface parking spaces (including one accessible space). Size and location per plan. | — | ZARWIN, BAUM, DEVITO, KAPLAN, SCHAER, & TODDY P.C. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 7506R CHELWYNDE AVE | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED FOUR-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (SEVEN DWELLING UNITS). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 7 | SVYATOSLAV SACHKO | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 4701 FORT MIFFLIN RD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 28, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FLOOR MOUNTED CONVEYOR SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | DEMATIC CORP | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-003860 FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF NEW GRDs WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6510-44 ESSINGTON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7708 DELPHI PL | Addition and/or AlterationELECTRIC: Install 300A service, meter bank, 60A house panel, all wiring throughout triplex, smoke alarms ,em. lighting. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | TIET NGUYEN | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 8350 ENTERPRISE AVE | Major DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY STRUCTURE BY MECHANCIAL DEMOLITION. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PR | — | F.R. Beinke Wrecking, Inc. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 7800 HOLSTEIN AVE | FenceFOR THE ERECTION OF A 8' FENCE TO ENCLOSE AN EXISTING PROPERTY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2651 LLOYD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6308R W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectric Service upgrade to 400a 3 phase 480/277v provide and install 1-400a 34. disconnected at peco transformer 480/277 . 750 mcm/al > disconnect >panel. Provide and install 400a-to 120//208v y to peco existing 200 a panel/disconnect at existing service emt. 2 1/2 inches conveyor from transformer to existing panel/ disconnect at 200a 4-#4/0 al and 1-#2 al band. new panel to have 2-3/p 30a and 1-40a 3 pole for future use. -MECHANICAL PROTECTION (BOLLARDS)TO BE PROVIDED AT SERVICE LOCATION- SEE | — | MARSHALL MAINTENANCE | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC ROOF-TOP APPLIANCE PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | LANE-VALENTE INDUSTRIES INC. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2900 ISLAND AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. After hours work: Access meter pit. Cut out leaking sections of 2" copper with tee and ball valve. Install new 2" pro press couplings, tee and ball valve. | — | SOLUTION BASED PLUMBING AND HEATING INC. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2517 ISLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000899: Install 300A service & meter bank ,60A house panel, all wiring for triplex ,smoke alarms, em.lighting .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | TIET NGUYEN | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON 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. Relocate (17) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC.IFGC REVIEW** FOR 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Sun Mechanical Systems, Inc. | C | 19153 |