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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1143 WILDER 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 New wire throughout lighting, outlets, switches, smokes and CO's. 200 amp service all work as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19147 | |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1001-99 N DELAWARE AVE |
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| Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new wiring from existing panels to support receptacles, lighting, mechanical equipment ,fire alarm. -NOTED TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES (SEE APPROVED LOCATIONS)- ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. |
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| RCR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC |
| C |
| 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2901 WELSH RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 4" WDP. | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008174 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5723 N FAIRHILL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | Alterations2 lav, wc, laundry sink, hwh and 7 hub. All piping must be metallic | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1507 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND STAIR FRAMING INFILL. 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. | 3 | ELECTRON HVAC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6012 DREXEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION FOR COSMETIC WORK ONLY, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | 5 | Jncbuilders & Design | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 102-04 BETHLEHEM PIKE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY FOR SUBSURFACE DETENSION BASINS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED BY PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1840 E LIPPINCOTT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO TENANT SPACE ON 20TH FLOOR SUITE 2050 OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **************************************** | — | Tester Construction Group LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1022 N LAWRENCE 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 Add outlets in the first floor and basement only as per 2020 nec code | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1516 W NEDRO AVE | 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 New breaker panel in basement.wiring with Romex, all boxes, wires by NEC 2020. About 30 6" LED, 25 switches, 30 receptacles. Gas boiler for heating, gas water heater | — | Amber Electrical LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3601-37 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | WEST CHESTER MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1115 ATWOOD RD | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1327 SAINT VINCENT ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an Alteration per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | NHAN T LE | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1500 S CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF FIVE (5) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, THE REFACING OF ONE (1) DOUBLE-SIDED FREESTANDING SIGN, AND THE DOCUMENTATION OF THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | RUTH E BROWN | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2701 MORRIS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 614 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1441 S 13TH 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | NJP Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-A CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE (ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE NOT TO EXCEED 10'-0" HEIGHT, NOT TO EXCEED 125 SQUARE FEET, AND FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY). FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) WITH TWO (2) INTERIOR PARKING SPACES. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13R AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS R | 1 | Moonrise Construction LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 867 E THOMPSON ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007530 | — | Austin Batenga | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 501-27 E GIRARD AVE | 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 | — | Apex Mechanical Inc | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3114 TULIP ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-104354 TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF STAR ANCHOR BOLTS FOR THE REPAIRS TO THE FRONT AND REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT | — | A. Bishter Builders, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5642 MORTON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001514 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |