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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New ConstructionInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with seven (7) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 60-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the six (6) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19138 |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2044 TITAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011348 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 569 E TABOR RD | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3936 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002756 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2516 E BIRCH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-007802 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 314 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting , feeder panel, emergency exit lights, floor receptacles, receptacles for office space. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | KLAUDIO BYLIS | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2081 E LIPPINCOTT ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MARC K DANIELS | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4515 MCKINLEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1641 MERIBROOK RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2137 SANGER ST | AlterationsREPLACE RAIN LEADER - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-003972 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2517 N 7TH ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. **IMC 2021** | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 909 S 26TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2023-001952 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 438 W ANNSBURY ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100 Amp Service New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing. | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3523 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service with grounding. Install lighting, receptacles, telecommunication wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2851 BRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace the 100A service that has rotted service cables. Replace the panel and remove the old knob and tube. Install 16 new circuits throughout the house with a dedicated 30A 240V water heater line. Install 35 outlets and 20 switches. Install surge suppression in the panel and AFCI / GFCI protection as r | — | MICHAEL VALENTINO, LLC | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 215 S 61ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1206 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPING. 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. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3515 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, ceiling fans, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1553 N ALDEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-019096 FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2023-019096. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PE | — | Salim Savage | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2760 RED LION RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall of conveyor line systems, controls and power as per APPROVED drawings -2017 NEC. | — | UNION ELECTRIC CONTR CO | C | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 6742 N BROAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE (FRONT PORCH). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Shay Argaman | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1408 S PATTON 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. | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2516 E BIRCH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-007802 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2422 E NORRIS ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19125 |