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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2626 S HUTCHINSON 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC COMFORT HVAC LLC | 19148 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1239 S 21ST ST |
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| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| JOSEPH GIANNONE |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2408-46 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a warehouse storage facility, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. | — | TALON FIRE & SECURITY SYSTEMS LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 7208 STATE RD | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1501 N 58TH 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. Ductwork (11 new diffusers) Install (1) Gas furnace 60k BTU 96% efficiency gas Install (1) 3-ton coil Install (1) 3-ton condenser unit 16 seer | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4706 CHESTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BRIAN ECKENRODE | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1835 S 65TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing PHDC Work Order #223780: Replace Rainleader | — | JAY EARL D | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4133 ELBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEGALIZATION OF THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING GARAGE DOOR AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW 72" X 80" PIVOT ENTRY DOOR WITH NEW INFILL WALLS WITHIN THE EXISTING OPENING. NO CHANGE TO THE BUILDING FOOTPRINT, BUILDING HEIGHT, OR USE. NO HABITABLE ROOMS IN TE BASEMENT. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 101-09 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving a restaurant. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring, All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMMERCIAL BUILDING TO INCLUDE REROUTING AND REPLACEMENTS OF PIPING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SOUTHLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 37 W SEYMOUR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1737 ABERDEEN 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 replace outlets ,switches and light, install outlet in basement All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6330 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard. | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5719 RACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1229 S WARNOCK ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006108 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1835 NAPFLE AVE | AlterationsREPLACE EXISTING STORM/SANITARY CURB TRAPS & FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2033 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004374 | — | B8 Construction LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002754 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2433 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (LEVEL II) OF AN EXISTING 2 STORY STRUCTURE, TO CONVERT TO A DUPLEX, PER PLANS. NO EXTERIOR WORK PROPOSED. NO STRUCTURAL WORK/EXCAVATION PROPOSED | — | G&J GROUP LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2801 N 47TH ST | Alterationsrepair water main from curb to basement - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1833 S ROSEWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install 36 station locations consisting of 2 Cat6 plenum cables. Provide and install 3 wireless locations consisting of 2 Cat6 plenum cables. All cabling will be installed per current NEC 2020 No rescue systems work. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 821 LELAND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3007 S 68TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACING A 100AMP PANEL COMPLETE. REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES AND OUTLETS, ETC. INSTALLING (5) 20)AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approve executed contract. | — | lec-tron | 19142 |