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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2325 N 19TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 | |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 |
| 1420 N 55TH ST |
| EZ Roof Covering 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 |
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| 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1207 GILHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationDemo and rough in light fixtures, receptacles, and occupancy control as per 2017 NEC. Fire alarm: Relocate existing devices, add strobes and a NAC Panel as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SMITH ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2646 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Oral S Johnson | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5165 WAKEFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with six (6) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the five (5) 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 powe | — | marquis henderson | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 237 W RUSCOMB ST | Addition and/or Alterationeliminate rear garage and replace garage door with wall and create a family room in the basement of an existing single family attached structure, detail per plan. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1701 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008175 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 8799 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries - Farmer's Market | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5000 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring/Replace all old wiring throughout home where needed, fishing only. Adding hardwired smokes and receptacles as required. Residential 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 | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New Construction or AdditionsDescription: Installation of complete new plumbing system for a six unit residential permit, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 15 bathrooms, 6 laundry, 6 kitchen sink, and 6 water heater. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 736-38 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove and relocate automatic fire alarm system devices due to renovations throughout building as per 2016 NFP 72. | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 209 DEVEREAUX AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR YARD DECK AND ALTERATIONS TO CONVERT AN INTERIOR PARKING SPACE INTO HABITABLE SPACE (NO REMOVAL OF FILL OR INCREASE IN EXISTING CEILING HEIGHT) TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | ROAN ADDERLEY | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6420 CALLOWHILL 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 21 outlets replaced through the home with GFCIs. | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3509 G 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 Two 3-way switch replacement, 3 GFCI kitchen, washer, one GFCI bathroom, 7 LED fixtures, 2 receptacle living room, two redistribute circuit, one light fixture front, 13 receptacle replacement, 17 switches replacement (All wires are fished as per 2020 nec) | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1800 CHESTNUT ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. 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. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4530 N GRATZ ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5220 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace Breakers with Arc Fault breakers in existing 100 amp panel, replace smokes and carbons, Install outlet in Kitchen All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2428 N 56TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstallation of 1 kitchen sink without piping. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3535 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4113 FARMDALE RD | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Sid | — | — | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 505 S 46TH 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. 2 mini split units, 3 heads each. | — | Jeremy Smith | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 102 E MERMAID LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF FIFTEEN (15) DETACHED STRUCTURES, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES EACH, AND TWELVE (12) TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES EACH; TOGETHER WITH A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, FOR A TOTAL OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DWELLING UNITS ON A SINGLE LOT, AS SHOWN IN SIZE AND LOCATION ON THE APPROVED PLANS. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19118 |