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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1650 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove existing power and lighting in Verizon equipment room. Provide eight new 2' x 2' luminaires to match the building standard. Provide two switches for lighting control. | — | VASOLI ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 517 ALCOTT ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1522 S STANLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew circuit and rewire of rear-right and front bedrooms, circuit extension from existing wiring for bathroom and rear-left bedroom lighting. Replacing existing devices and 3-way switch system for basement lighting. ***All work to be done according to NEC 2020, Fish Only*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2507 N MARSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide light, branch circuit and installation Provide receptacle, branch circ. & installation Provide electric heater connection & branch | — | DAVIS S OWENS GROUP | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3300 CHESTNUT ST | AlterationsCLEAN PIPING FROM (2) GREASE TRAPS, CLEAN GREASE FROM (2) GREASE TRAPS, REMOVE (2) GREASE TRAPS, REPLACE IN-KIND WITH (2) GREASE TRAPS ALL WORK IN COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND EZ STANDARD | — | Falasca Mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2027 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Special Event - Short Term COCERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR SPECIAL EVENT (HALLOWEEN EVENT) WITH A MAXIMUM 1724 PERSONS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 33 DAYS (**AS APPROVED BY BBS VARIANCE UNDER MI-2025-003979**) IN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 413 E WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. RESIDENTAIL OCCUPANCY TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 2 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 10385 DRUMMOND RD | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. Roof shall not consists of more than two (2) roof coverings as per the ez standard. Install 1/2 HD Polyiso insulation directly over | — | — | C | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 541 N 56TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3210 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 400 Amp single-phase service with grounding, meter sockets, distribution panels for house and 5 apartments, rewire entire house to include receptacles, lighting circuits, water heaters, and HVAC equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2275 BRIDGE ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | TRI STATE MECHANICAL INC | C | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7417 GEORGIAN RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New ConstructionWire through single family house, new service 200 amp, install decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' LED recessed lights, and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2020 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW ELEVATION. ** ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT.**IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | — | D'ANGELO BROTHERS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 8311 RUGBY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7146 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install a fire alarm system to a mixed use building, including all required fire alarm control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6333 MALVERN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationERECTION OF A TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR A DINING HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CLASSROOM/LAB SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. PERMIT TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SITE WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING. ADDITION TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 542 E TULPEHOCKEN 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 1) Install new wiring circuits in each bedroom for lighting and outlets(Each bedroom on it's own circuit) 1a) Install a minimum 4 outlets in ea.bedroom 1b) Install 120Volt smoke detectors -1 in ea.bedroom,1-Hallway,1-Living room and 1-Carbon detector in basement 2) Install new wiring circuit for bath room GFCI and light 3) Install new wiring for hall | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7101 GERMANTOWN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1107 CLAY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-004598 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4038 N MARSHALL ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1349 S 20TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005183 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1118 GREENWICH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |