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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1205 HELLERMAN 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 existing 100 amp panel 20 circuit breaker with a 100 amp 30 circuit breaker panel Supply and install surge protector | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19111 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 21 WOLF ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationsKITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. |
| — |
| Joseph F Spaeder |
| C |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3540 INDIAN QUEEN LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. - 200A Service Drop, Meter Socket Disconnect, Complete Grounding System All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2927 N 22ND 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. 200 amp service (no increase), 4 gang meter replace, 1 subpanel on 2nd floor only. | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6516 GLENMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | CARBON BUILDER LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2563 N STANLEY 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2211 W HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or Alteration-100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL - 30 SPACE PANEL -GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR -INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -REMOVE SWITCH OR RECEPTACLE, CLOSE OPENING -SECOND FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT -INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY -COMBO ARC-FAULT / GFCI BREAKER -INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT) -SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH -BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP -REDISTRIBUTE OVERLOADED CIRCUIT | — | HOLDER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2015 IRC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2716 SOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | AERDUX INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005141 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3147 CUSTER ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JAY EARL D | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5155 N HUTCHINSON 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 a new 200-amp electrical service with a three-gang meter socket. 2. Rough-in new electrical wiring for the first-floor apartment. 3. Rough-in new electrical wiring for the second-floor apartment. 4. Install wiring for an electric stove/range for each apartment. 5. Install wiring for an electric hot-water heater. 6. Install wiring fo | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2015 IRC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2031 S SALFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3400 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide interior electrical wiring to support the installation of a chiller plant and electrical room on the roof. Furnish and install a fire alarm system to protect the new installation, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring All work to be perform according to the 2019 NFPA 72, 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-009828 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6622 LEEDS ST | 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 515 S 60TH 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2411 MANNING ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ 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. NO DIFUSSERS OR DUCTWORK IS BEING INSTALLED. REPLACE IN LIKE IN KIND. 3 Ton Elite AC and Regular Efficiency Gas Furnace System, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | CHRISTIAN HEATING, COOLING, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 883 N PRESTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Plumbing Resolution Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3002-24 MARIO LANZA BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new AFCI plug-in breakers for code compliance per Electrical Permit Drawing E-4.1 and 2017 NEC. Scope of work includes terminations of the new AFCI breakers ONLY. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2423 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CRAWL SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5'-0" IS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION. *2021 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL (1) ONE WET CHEMICAL COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM FOR PROTECTION OF KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD - SEE MECHANICAL *MP-2026-005606* | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2221-25 SOUTH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 6” FIRE SERVICE, 6" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AND FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | MK FIRE PROTECTION & SUPPLY, LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ STANDARD KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 8 gallon Captive Aire Fire Suppression System Per UL 300 *MP-2026-004160* FOR KITCHEN HOOD | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19128 |