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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1224 WAKELING ST | AlterationsAMENDED 10.30.26 ADD CT & FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. MAIN DRAIN | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2207 S LAMBERT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010497 |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1013 N 66TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3234 KIP 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. WIRING ONE BATHROOM WITH A NEW BRANCH CIRCUIT. NEW SERVICE ENTRANCE AND PANEL 100 AMP | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 101 W WISHART ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Financial Services; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4422-88 WISSAHICKON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. INCLUDES NEW DEMISING WALLS TO CREATE SUBDIVIDED TENANT SPACES AND RENOVATION OF ONE (1) OF THE RESULTING GROUP B OFFICE SPACES. EXISTING BUILDING IS SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4711 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationCONSTRUCT EXISTING BASEMENT ACCESS, INCLUDING NEW REINFORCED CMU RETAINING WALLS, CONCRETE STAIRS, CONCRETE LANDING WITH FLOOR DRAIN CONNECTED TO THE EXISTING BUILDING DRAIN, BASEMENT ENTRY DOOR, HANDRAILS, AND RELATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS. NO CHANGE TO THE BUILDING FOOTPRINT, USE, OR OCCUPANCY IS PROPOSED. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2703 MOWER ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Blaise J Abbatiello | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 514 N 55TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelFor 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 | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1025 HAMILTON ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3938 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002758 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2518 E BIRCH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-008283 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 7301 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE-STORY STORAGE SHED AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | MECO CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2742 DEVEREAUX 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. FISH Method ONLY - 100 amp service and panel - 32 space panel, basement 1 - basement/first floor arc fault 20 amp, dining room 1 - electric race ways wire mold, throughout house 80ft - fluorescent fixture 4ft 2 LED bulbs, kitchen 1 - install bathroom fixture, bathroom 1 - install exterior fixture, front of house 1 - install exterior fixture w | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3917 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002754 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2518 E BIRCH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-008283 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3914 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002753 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 714 MARKET ST | 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 100 heads | — | INDEPENDENCE FIRE SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3936 FOLSOM ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002756 | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5518 HARMER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 10810 PERRIN RD | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 22 S FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of bathroom and kitchen in 5th fl apt, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 3 outlets, 3 recessed lights, 2 wall sconces in bathroom. installation of 7 recessed lights, 2 pendant lights in kitchen. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5915-41 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND INSTALLATION / REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGE WINDOW TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************ | 1 | AGH Property Services LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 434 DIAMOND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004062 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2800 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19121 |