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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3124 MAUREEN DR | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 6.8KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19154 | |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5435 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a Kitchen Knight ll PCL 300 UL300 wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system, for a commercial cooking hood |
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| ALERT ONE PROTECTION INC |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3330-46 GRANT AVE | Rough-InROUGH-IN OF ABOVE GROUND PIPING TO 11 FIXTURES. | — | John Doherty Plumbing and Heating, LLC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008169 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 502 WOOD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | Sanks Mechanical | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6456 N SYDENHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3232 N 16TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1052 GRANITE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 9001 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-004731 | — | HITT Contracting Inc | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2846 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd circuits for existing kitchen. Two countertop circuits for GFI. Microwave circuit. Dishwasher, disposal existing, add new high hats from existing wiring. | — | JOSEPH FARERI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR SHELL-SPACE ALTERATIONS AT SPACE-11 IN EXISTING MULTI-TENANT BUILDING. ADDITIONAL PERMITS REQUIRED FOR TENANT FITOUT AND CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3241 S SYDENHAM ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | William Klotz | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 525 N 22ND ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Permit is for basement windows only, no other work permitted as part of this permit. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 518 S 17TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A TWO-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6731 N 16TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE HOT WATER HEATER. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4507 LOCUST ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall (10) lavatories, (10) water closets, (10) tub/shower, (5)laundry sink, (5) kitchen sink, (2)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (1) Backflow Device. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1026-36 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008172 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1238 CALLOWHILL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of an interior mezzanine (GFA increase of 142 sq. ft.) in the 8th floor level of an existing structure. Size and location per plan. | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 8608 CATHEDRAL CIR | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Replace attic fan on existing wiring, replacement of light fixtures, switches and receptacles throughout the house. NO WIRING. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6909 PASCHALL 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 Install outlets, switches, lights, gfi's, smokes and carbons | — | Vincent Williams | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2150 PALETHORP 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 Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 937 CARPENTER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (REPAIRING FIRE DAMAGE ROOF ) to resolve case #CF-2026-091524. 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-2026-091524. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a s | — | JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 7238 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SPOT REPAIR ON MAIN DRAIN IN FRONT YARD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5240 ARLINGTON 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 new Dakin 5 zone ductless mini split system. 18K BTU in living room and 7K BTU in each of (4) bedrooms. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3232 N 16TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |