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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2506 SEPVIVA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13R) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | Hormigon LLC | 19125 | |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 |
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| 1521 BEVERLY RD |
| EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. |
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| 19138 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 214-20 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a movies theater including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and the approved plans. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2520 E BIRCH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-010030 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5650 BLOYD ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 4 kitchen sinks, 4 laundry sinks, 6 water closets, 6 tubs, and 6 lavatories. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2042 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002286 | — | MADSEN INC. | C | — |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2501-35 E HAGERT ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2126-28 S 70TH 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. PHDC Job WO 225268 - Replacement of gas fired boiler. | — | Michael D Link | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5865 N 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-014941 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4031 MERIDIAN ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3243 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationFire alarm alterations to Cafeteria all work per approved plans NEC 2020 NFPA 2019 | — | UNION ELECTRIC CONTR CO | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 25 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMO, INTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING BUILDING FRONT LOBBY, FRONT OFFICE, CORRIDOR, AND ELEVATOR LOBBY, THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************ | 1 | MC BRICK COMPANY LP | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 6516 GLENMORE AVE | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 3 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks & 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5441 HADFIELD ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 377 PARKER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4836 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 7.79 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | Empower Energy Solutions | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1107 UNION ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per Nec 2020 Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults as per nec 2020 Replace 100amp panel inkind. | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5444 DELANCEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1134 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | LL Mechanical Services, LLC. | C | — |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2231 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service with total rewire as per NEC | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 7409 RHOADS ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2438 MEREDITH 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 riser cable, meter socket, disconnect, entry cable, 40 circuit 200 amp panel, Siemens 100KA Bolt shield surge protector, new breakers, a proper grounding system, and basic labeling, install a GFI at the sump pump outlet, | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1621 S LAWRENCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire (Fishing wire method only) Interior wiring of a two story property. Install 20 BRANCH CIRCUITS, 15A AND 20A, INCLUDING ALL CABLING, BOXES AND CONNECTORS. Install 32 RECEPTACLES, TAMPER PROOF and INCLUDING ALL PROVISIONS FOR GFCIs IN BATHROOMS, LAUNDRY, AT PANEL, KITCHEN AND OUTDOOR RECEPTACLES. Install 16 ROCKER SWITCHES, INCLUDING ALL NECESSARY 3-WAY SWITCHES; LIVING ROOM TO INCLUDE EITHER AN OVERHEAD LIGHT OR A SWITCHED RECEPTACLE; THREE-BULB FIXTURE IS REQUIRED FOR DINING ROOM. | — | B.A.M Electrical Contracting LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 7101 KEYSTONE ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | Myron Baker Plumbing LLC | 19135 |