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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3401 REACH 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 100 amp service and panel - 30 space panel, basement 1 electric race ways (wire mold), 80 ft throughout house Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor 3 ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuit - first floor 2 Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor basement 1 Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circu | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19134 | |
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| Issued Aug 19, 2026 |
| 3857 WARREN ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. HVAC unit attached to existing Duct work. no new duct work as part of this permit. |
| — |
| DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc |
| 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 555 FAIRWAY TER | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new wiring. Install 120 volt interconnected Smoke/Co detectors. Provide dedicated branch circuit for A/C with disconnect outdoor. All work to be performed according to 2020 NEC. | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2117 EARP ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001779 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 436 S 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations and for the creation of one bed room in the basement and for legalizing the basement front entry door of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2229 LATONA ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002169 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1300 PATTISON AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS (A02, K07/12, K08/12, & K10) AND TWO (2) INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGNS (K01 & K02) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-006957 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4851 N 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 827 69TH AVE | 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 Switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2415 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 145 MANHEIM ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001258 Install fire suppression system | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 247 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING NOT SPRINKLERED** ASBESTOS REMEDIATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK**SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 6 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4310 K ST | Parking OnlyIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. | — | WCD CONSTRUCTION | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 7520 CASTOR AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, FOUR (4) FREESTANDING SIGNS MENU BOARD SIGNS, AND SEVEN (10) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT.** | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1544 S RINGGOLD ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 8122 SHAWNEE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BRYAN STUCKERT PLUMBING INC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical modification to restaurant; all work per approved plans. NEC 2017 | — | Joseph M Sciacca | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2600-04 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL TRANSIT STATION (A-3 OCCUPANCY) FOR USE AS STORAGE SPACE (S-2 OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 1 | SEPTA | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6520 CUTLER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace lead 3/4" service , ferrule | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3610 BANDON DR | Addition and/or AlterationRewire basement lights, outlets and switches by fishing only. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1829 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration200A main electric service replacement. (200A existing service to be replaced with 200A service): split to two apartments, 100A service to each apartment. No increased load, all existing appliances | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (3) sprinkler heads, per NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Janisak Biddle Architects LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2636 S MOLE ST | Alterationscurb trap, fresh air inlet, and building drain | — | RONALD SYDNOR | 19145 |