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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 826 LELAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new dedicated line for bathroom gfci 20 amp Install new dedicated line for bathroom lighting. Install bathroom fan and devices | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19130 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2053 W BOSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD TO INSIDE BASEMENT WALL. |
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| ROBERT KATILAS |
| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 226 W HAINES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4940 N WARNOCK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3116 N 35TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A TWO (2) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1009 N 45TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF TRIPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 46 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHDC Work Order #223956 100 AMP service, 32 space panel, GFCI's, switches, fixtures, outlets, smoke/CO detectors. (FISHING METHOD) | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 532 MCKEAN 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 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 registers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1821 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationExtension of fire alarm system to serve temporary trailer restrooms including the installation of 5 smoke detectors, 5 ceiling mount speaker/strobes, 2 pull stations and monitoring modules. | — | CAD Electric Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1324 N BROAD ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ERECTION OF ONE (1) DOUBLE FACED PROJECTING ACCESSORY SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1306 N 19TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNEW CONSTRUCTION OF SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE PROPOSED LOT 9B (SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS/APPLICATION) | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1027 WATKINS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1514 CHRISTIAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400A main service and meter bank ,fire alarm and rewire of a 3 unit property as per APPROVED plans-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: LOW FREQUENCY SOUNDER BASES ,AND HORN/STROBES IN LIVING RMS. SMOKE DETECTOR REQ'D AT FACP LOCATION- | — | Jermaine Smith | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1308 MORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2219 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace curb trap and fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1327 N FRAZIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | NHAN T LE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | DREAM MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2300-20 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) TO PERSONAL SERVICES TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4015-19 PAUL ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE LOT (PREMISES "C") FROM TWO DEEDED LOTS (4015-19 PAUL ST AND 4034-80 ORCHARD ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | JIT General LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5116 BALTIMORE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL SPACES AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL SPACES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK C | 3 | PHILA RENOVATION GROUP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2123 RITNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1734 MONTROSE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel . | — | JAY EARL D | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3425 DECATUR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2926 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19121 |