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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 138 EAST ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19127 | |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 925 ANCHOR ST |
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| GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC |
| 19124 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO CREATE OFFICES IN EXISTING BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Najee Goode | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5837 MAGNOLIA 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1103 CLAY ST | New Construction“Electrical work associated with NEW Construction Permit RP-2025-004542 (Single Family) Installation of electrical service equipment with rating not to exceed 200 amps and associated grounding. Interior and exterior wiring installation with all necessary switches and lighting. Receptacles and outlets provided with required Tamper resistance, GFCI and AFCI as prescribed in the 2017 NEC.” | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 9600 STENTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3021 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system ,throughout -per approved drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. **SEPARATE INTERIOR WIRING PERMIT REQ'D FOR OTHER WORK** | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1531 S LECOUNT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2023-006807 | — | KEVIN SMITH | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2744-50 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR REPAIRS TO THE STOREFRONT AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. NO INTERIOR WORK OR CHANGE OF USE OR OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION THIS PERMIT. | 1 | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 220 COUNTY LINE RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing WATER HEATER REPLACEMENT | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1103 CLAY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-004542 | — | KENNETH CHAN | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1327 S 4TH ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1717 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or Alterationreplace 100amp breaker panel for 3rd floor apartment | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 323 N BROAD ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) SIGNS; TWO (2) ‘SC-1’: STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGNS: 94.7 SF (N BROAD ST) & 33.64 SF (WOOD ST); ONE (1) SIGN ‘SC-2’: STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN 60.66 SF (WOOD ST); ONE (1) SIGN: STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIG: 16.97 SF (WOOD ST); ACCESSORY TO A BALLET FACILITY WITH PERFORMING ARTS, EVENT SPACE, EDUCATIONAL SPACE, WITH ALL OTHER SIGNS AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. ***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2420 N ORIANNA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Homecourt construction llc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1010 DALY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4507 N CARLISLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP/MAIN DRAIN/FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1844 E CLEMENTINE 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 INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 9791 CLARK ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MERCANTILE BUILDING (RETAIL STORE). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF SECURITY GATES. 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. ** NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY REQUIRED FOR THIS WORK. ALTERATIONS SHALL BE DONE IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT IMPACT THE EGRESS OR THE LEVEL OF FIRE PROTECTION PROVIDED AS PER SECTION A-701.1 (EXCEPT | 1 | Matthew Budveit | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6910 REEDBIRD PL | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR SECOND FLOOR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2429 LOMBARD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1327 SAINT VINCENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a non-habitable entry vestibule addition at the rear basement entrance. For interior alterations in the basement level of an existing semi-detached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. ***USE TO REMAIN SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. NO SLEEPING ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL*** | — | All Liberty One Construction Llc | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3134 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-002904 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |