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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3439 N 3RD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2022-042157 TO REPAIR COLLAPSED REAR ONE-STORY PORTION AND ASSOCIATED STRUCTURAL WORK (NOT TO EXCEED 2/3RD REMOVAL OF EXISTING FRAMING) AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2022-042157. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER | — | AM MARLIN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19140 | |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 |
| 529 MCKEAN ST |
| New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL ADDITIONS TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS |
| — |
| CityLife Collective LLC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1835 CHRISTIAN 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. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 9239 WOODEN BRIDGE RD | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 the existing unit with the same type: a 3-ton heat pump split system, 100,000 BTU, no new ductwork. Remove the existing hydronic boiler and 50' of hydronic baseboards. | — | ALEK AIR MANAGEMENT INC | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 7930 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) WALL SIGN AND (2) FREESTANDING DIRECTIONAL SIGNS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN (SIGN A), THREE (3) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS (SIGN B, F1, F2), AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS (C, D1, D2, E1, E2, G) | — | MRC ELECTRIC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3611 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING R2 (6 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY IN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. 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. | 6 | B&C Management LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 7026 RIDGE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsSupply and install (1) new 1-1/ 2” domestic Water line main to building | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2315 N 50TH 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. INSTALLATION OF NEW 100 AMP SUBPANEL AT GARAGE LOCATION. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED IN GARAGE. SURGE PROTECTION AT SUBPANELS LOCATION W/ SUPPLEMENTARY GROUND ROD. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1705 S BANCROFT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacing knob and tube wiring. The wiring will be done by fishing through walls. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Michael Muscatello | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 727 S SCHELL 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3914 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002753 | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4940 RUBICAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3608 RHAWN ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4300 S 26TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 113 W GORGAS LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1810 HULSEMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationUPGRADE EXISTING 100A RESIDENTIAL SERVICE TO 200A SERVICE. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD WIRE SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, AS PER NEC 2020 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 223-27 ARCH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. 1ST FLOOR ONLY | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1171 MOREFIELD RD | 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. Installation of 96% direct vent HVAC, 85k btu's and 2 ton condenser connecting to all necessary duct as per ez standard. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 519 MCKEAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-007912 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 434 DIAMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004062 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1928 E SOMERSET ST | Full DemolitionFor the complete demolition of an existing structure. Size and location as shown on the plan. | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1207 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS (GROUP R-2) AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **SEE AP-2021-012861 FOR FLOORS 1-4.** | 1 | CRO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 930 MCKEAN 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. Install 200 amps service. Rewire, install lights, switch receptacles, hardwired smoke det, according to current NEC 2020 | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5917 N BEECHWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO A SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5038 HAVERFORD 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. CORE REWIRE - INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS W/ AFCI PROTECTION. DEDICATED CIRCUITS TO RECEPTACLES IN EACH ROOM. KITCHEN COUNTERTOP DEDICATED CIRCUIT AND GFCI RECEPTACLE. 100A SERVICE REPLACEMENT W/ METER DISCONNECT. SURGE PROTECTION ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19139 |