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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2344 E DAUPHIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD THRU PIPE BURSTING. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19125 | |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2001 FOSTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING |
| 19116 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3801 SPRUCE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AND THE ERECTION OF A TWO (2)-STORY ADDITION WITH A LOWER LEVEL; FOR CONTINUED USE AS AN EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT - TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT, WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES AND TWELVE (12) ACCESSORY CLASS 1A BICYCLE PARKING SPACES LOCATED ALONG AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2114 S FRAZIER 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 | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 7275 HANFORD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR RETAIL SALES - CONSUMER GOODS AND RETAIL SALES- FOOD, BEVERAGES, AND GROCERIES AT GROUND FLOOR. **************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************* | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6419 N 13TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 9009 EASTVIEW RD | 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 200 AMP upgrade, replace outside service cable with disconnect, full grounding system, surge protection replacement (1) GFCI receptacle. Direct replacement of a 200 AMP service load size has not increased. NO OTHER WORK BEING PERFORMED | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4144 ASPEN ST | AlterationsLateral seal for full demolition. | — | KENNETH DIXON | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1808 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3938 LANKENAU AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. *********************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *********************************** | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4418 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4115 BARING 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, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 213 CARSON 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 a 3 to 1 ductless system. One ductless mini split on the second floor, two on the first floor, and the condenser in the rear | — | Ronald Musser | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2914 S SYDENHAM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ENCLOSURE OF THE FRONT PORCH (ON FIRST FLOOR) AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | GINA L ROMANO | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1615 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations as per plans. NO WORK PROPOSED NOR APPROVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH IS UNHABITABLE SPACE. BASEMENT IS TO REMAIN UNFINISHED WITH NO FINSH WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. | — | East Coast Complete Construction inc | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5424 MONTAGUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007145 | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2419 N PHILIP ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-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. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-004036 | — | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1707 FAUNCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE STORM AND SANITARY CURB TRAPS AND FRESH AIR INLETS | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 151 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationAMEND 08/24/2026 Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 1. Remove 200 amp service entrance cable 2. Remove 5 gang meter sockets 3. Remove existing panels and disconnect switches in basement 4. Upgrade service to new 320 amp service 5. Install 320 Amp meter socket w/ 4 lugs 6. Install outdoor 320 amp disconnect 7. Install (2) 200 amp panels w breakers 8. Remove knob & tube wiring on 1st an | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1330 RHAWN 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6308R W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectric Service upgrade to 400a 3 phase 480/277v provide and install 1-400a 34. disconnected at peco transformer 480/277 . 750 mcm/al > disconnect >panel. Provide and install 400a-to 120//208v y to peco existing 200 a panel/disconnect at existing service emt. 2 1/2 inches conveyor from transformer to existing panel/ disconnect at 200a 4-#4/0 al and 1-#2 al band. new panel to have 2-3/p 30a and 1-40a 3 pole for future use. -MECHANICAL PROTECTION (BOLLARDS)TO BE PROVIDED AT SERVICE LOCATION- SEE | — | MARSHALL MAINTENANCE | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ED SCANNAPIECO PLUMBING INC. | — |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 214 APSLEY 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19144 |