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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1229 S MARKOE ST | AlterationsReplace 2 full bathrooms fixtures, kitchen sink, laundry, water hearter, hose bid. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5303 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or Additions1" WATER SERVICE, CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN | — |
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| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1717 S 21ST 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. Rewire the entire premises, which includes installing wiring and devices for receptacles, switches, gfis, lighting fixtures, smoke detectors and all electrical systems. Install a new 100-amp service with one meter socket and one panel. All work will be done in accord with the 2020 NEC | — | MARK REDGUARD | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 7301 TORRESDALE AVE | New ConstructionModify the existing subpanel to install new branch circuits serving the football and soccer fields. Provide power for sports lighting, security cameras, and scoreboard equipment. Work includes all associated branch circuit wiring, conduit, fittings, grounding, bonding, overcurrent protection and disconnects. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | ARMOUR & SONS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace and relocate the electrical panel from the closet to the hallway | — | Robert Anderson | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-003972 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1516 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2044 TITAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-011348 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2654 S ALDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A MARQUEE CANOPY MADE OF OF PERMANENT CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPORTED FROM GROUND. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** EXTERIOR WORK ONLY** | 1 | Futuro Construction Inc. | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4453 FLEMING 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. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 6037 COLGATE ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2506 N 16TH ST | 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. Installation of (2) 96% direct vent, 92k btu's and 3 tons condenser connecting to all necessary ductwork as per ez standards. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 20 N 3RD ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | Stephen Treacy | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3748 LANCASTER AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 230 FARRAGUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TIMOTHY DUNN | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2031 S SALFORD ST | 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 Complete electrical rewire of existing single-family dwelling. Upgrade existing electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps. Install new 200-amp panel, branch circuits, receptacles, lighting, required GFCI/AFCI protection, grounding and bonding. All work to comply with NEC 2020 and applicable codes. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2631 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction 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. Install: Carrier system Furnace 60000 btu 92% high efficiency coil 2.5ton Condenser 2.5ton 13 seer 2zone duct work SA register 14 RA grill 4 | — | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 6501-95 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-005253 | — | CARTER BORDEN | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2829 S DARIEN ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ZOOM DRAIN PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4900 BALTIMORE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THREE (3) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3539 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR 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. | — | Astoria Development Group, LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-013446 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1501-25 N AMERICAN ST | Change of UseArtist Studios and Artisan Industrial.; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1237 DALY ST | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3017 TILTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19134 |