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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 301 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of raceway and cabling to refeed 1600 Amp 120/208v defective lower portion bus duct. Bypassed defective bus duct will have manufacturer termination transition box installed to complete continuity, as per submitted plans and 2017 NEC. | — | JANUS ASSOCIATES INC DBA COBRA ELECTRIC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5609 WYALUSING AVE |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 236 QUEEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration-(4) duplex receptacles -(6) dimmer switches -(10) luminaires -(1) bathroom exhaust fan -(1) 120v circuit for electric floor heat -(2) 20amp GFI receptacles | — | NORTHSTAR ELECTRICAL SVCS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1323 FILLMORE 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 385 light fixture, 24 exit, 133 switch, 197 receptacle, 25 furniture power, 12 floor receptacle, 12 equipment power, bus switch, 480/277 volt panel, 30 KVA transformer, 208/120 volt panel, meter. Fire Alarm: Install 56 speaker/strobe, 2 smoke detector, 6 relay, 2 NAC panel. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72 | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 6830 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm per approved plans NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1444 S ETTING ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per Nec 2020 Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults as per nec 2020 Replace 100 amp panel in kind Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2604 APOLLO PLZ | Alterationsreplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel - All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 303 N BROAD ST | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR THE INSTALLATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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. ** SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED BY THE STREETS DEPARTMENT FOR ALL WORK IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. **THIS SITE PERMIT FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION ONLY** | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5700-30 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY. 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 FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 6504 COTTAGE ST | Addition and/or Alterationrear garage door closure with framed wall, no interior work included. details per plan. | — | P&A Remodeling LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4331 LANCASTER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION. INSTALL 15 LAVATORIES, 15 WATER CLOSETS, 13 SHOWER/TUBS, 9 HOT WATER HEATERS, 9 KITCHEN SINKS, BACKWATER VALVE, 2 ROOF DRAINS AND 8 DISHWASHERS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK PERFORMED PER 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1102-48 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | MJ SETTELEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1311 BUTTONWOOD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Lateral seal for demo | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2307 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire and install new location sub-panel in new addition Wire 8 new 120v circuits Wire and install 6 general purpose outlet locations Wire and install 3 counter outlet locations Wire and install 2 appliance outlet locations Wire and install 1 exterior outlet location Wire and install 6 single pole dimmer locations Wire and install 1 single pole switch location Wire and install 2 3-way switch locations Supply and install 11 Juno 4" recessed lights Supply and install 4 Juno 2" wafer lights Wire | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5425 W GIRARD 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 Complete Rewire as per nec 2020 20 recess light Smoke and CO as needed Arc fault breakers where needed | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1526 S OPAL 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 624 SNYDER AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2026-003015 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 410 MIFFLIN ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4304-06 OSAGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4401 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsRenovations to Floors 1-2 of nursing home per plans. | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4335 N LAWRENCE 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 Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace basement light fixtures Replace bathroom fixture | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5437 GAINOR RD | 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 throughout | — | Newman Lewis | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5515 SANSOM ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-103043 Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5513 Sansom. 6' fence rear, 4' fence along side c/w 5517 Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |