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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 226 E SEDGWICK 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. Replace existing boiler like/kind. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19119 | |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 440 SLOCUM ST |
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| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6603 LINCOLN DR | Addition and/or AlterationRewire kitchen with lights, outlets and switches | — | KOSMATOS MECHANICAL INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7012 MCCALLUM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 22 E DURHAM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE (UNIT B) WITH PRIVATE WALK OUT ROOF DECK FOR USE AS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE GROUND FLOOR FRONT AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATION TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 & 13R. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. SEE PERMIT SP- | 2 | PRA Construction Management Services LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 22 E DURHAM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A FIVE (5) STORY STRUCTURE (UNIT A) WITH PRIVATE WALK OUT ROOF DECK FOR USE AS BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE ON THE GROUND FLOOR FRONT AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO UTILIZE HORIZONTAL SEPARATION TO CREATE TWO (2) SEPARATE BUILDINGS WITH TWO (2) DIFFERENT CONSTRUCTION TYPES (1ST FLOOR - TYPE IA AND 2ND THROUGH 5TH FLOORS - TYPE VA). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 & 13R. FIRE WATCH REQUIRED PER CODE BULLETIN F-2001. SEE SP-2025-00 | 2 | PRA Construction Management Services LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 7101 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 6" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" COLT 200 DCBFP BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 128 E PHIL ELLENA ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005913 | 1 | SRV SERVICES LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Lot Line RelocationFor the relocation of lot lines to create two (2) lots (lot ‘1’ & ‘2’) from one (1) existing lot (434 W Mount Pleasant Ave). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 7133 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFor the erection of a marquee with animated illumination (three faces), one projecting sign with animated illumination (two faces), and three wall signs with animated illumination. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 423 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or AlterationKnob and tube rewire. Install new devices on all rewired locations. Install AFCI/GFCI protection on all new lines as per code. All wiring to be done through fishing methods only. | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 7241 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsInstall two backflow preventers | — | BRYAN STUCKERT PLUMBING INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 500 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace (8), eight foot LED strip light fixtures. Replace (3) 52 inch, 6 blade, ceiling fans. No additional wiring needed | — | EARL LARUE | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 302 E UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003599 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 360 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 4,000 GALLON UNDER GROUND TANK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6708 MCCALLUM 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Wiring will be fished.3rd floor spare bedroom: Remove old ungrounded outlet and install a blank cover, Office: Address the power issue causing 130-139 volts to be feeding out of the 120v outlets, Hallway: Hang a new or rehang the existing owner provided light, 2nd floor bathroom: Identify | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 12 PLEASANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003599 | — | NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 615 W UPSAL 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. INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Garage-install 240 volt, 70 amp line with 20 position panel Excavate from house to garage, driveway and repair with top patch only Install customer supplied car charger below panel Brush/shrub removal and trimming along side of the house for equipment access. Approx. 55 lineal feat of open-cut machine trenching | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003599 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 616 WESTVIEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOHN J DEVINE | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6618 ROSS ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. -Install new siding on the underside of the front porch roof -Remove and replace damaged siding at the front fascia, matching the existing profile -Install downspout to existing drain box | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6736 BASS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of EV charger In Accordance with attached EZ standard | — | DARIUS ZAHMIR SCOTT | 19119 |