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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1643 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp service equipment with grounding. Wire throughout. Install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke alarms, emergency lights, and exit signs as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2638 E ANN ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION IN-KIND (NO CHANGE TO THE EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS AND GROSS FLORR AREA) AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
| — |
| Soundwater Renovations LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2811 ARAMINGO AVE | 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5159 PENNWAY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT AS PER DRAWINGS. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6024 RIDGE AVE | 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 | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015303 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3137 FRIENDSHIP ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE BASEMENT LEVEL OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ABIOLA CONSTRUCTION INC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1539 S BAILEY 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 | 19146 |
| 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 | 8552 PROVIDENT ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 furnace with new, new carrier 90,000 gas furnace. we will use all existing ductworks and vents. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1823 MERIBROOK RD | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3448 SUNNYSIDE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1311 S 32ND ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3338 KIP ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 9585 JAMES 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. | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3926-38 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR MODIFICATION TO FIRST FLOOR BADGED ACCESS DOOR LAYOUT 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. | 1 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1363 S MELVILLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | TE CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 740 ELLSWORTH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3617 GAUL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ELIMINATION OF ONE INTERIOR GARAGE SPACE AND CLOSING EXISTING GARAGE DOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4 RAINEY CT | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior structural alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | JA BUILDERS LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2826 S 8TH ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 2.5 Ton Basic 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2660 S FELTON 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. | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *CP-2026-005743* Relocate (20) Sprinkler Heads | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008174 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19147 |