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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5726 KINGSESSING AVE | 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 | — | — | 19143 | |
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| 1600 E BERKS ST |
| New ConstructionTHE INSTALLATION OF A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK SHALL BE ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS, AND APPROVED BUILDING PERMIT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK. |
| — |
| Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1708 W OXFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace curb trap, fai, main drain to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2205 DELANCEY PL | 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 Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Wiring renovations for the second and third floors to include switches, receptacles, fixtures, relocate sub panels | — | Zip Electric Inc | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1322 N 57TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STADARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; UNDERPINNING AND EXCAVATIONS (I.E. DIGGING IN BASEMENT). NO WORK PERMITED IN THE BASE | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3934-36 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsReplacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 313 N 41ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 912-14 S FRONT ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5435 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A 7' TYPE I KITCHEN HOOD INSTALLATION. **APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | GOLDEN HOME REMODELING INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1432 S NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MARK 4 PLUMBING | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2132 S 64TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationNo structural work done on this permit. New flooring, New drywall new fixtures kitchen and bathroom. interior renovations only of an existing single family dwelling. details per plan. | — | Aeisha Battle | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 801 S 9TH ST | ExcavationFOR AN EXCAVATION WORK FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING PER PLANS..** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018** | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1213 CREASE ST | AlterationsBackflow Flow Device | — | JAY EARL D | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4545 SANSOM 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 | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2153 E LEHIGH AVE # B | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 1 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | — |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3325-95 FOX ST | Site Clearing or Earth Disturbance ONLYFor the closure and deregulation of the inactive Residuals Lagoon at the Queen Lane Water Treatment Plant per plan. | — | Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc. | C | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3025 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationPartial 7th floor office renovations- New Lighting fixtures, lighting switches, lighting controls, receptacles, and furniture feeds as shown as per 2017 NEC. Existing panels to be used. Alterations to existing fire alarm per the attached fire alarm shop drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1626 SPARKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, ground fault receptacle arc fault, install doorbell, wire molds, arc fault 20 amp, 3-way switch replacement, exterior fixture, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixture, replace receptacles and switches, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to NEC FISHING | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4144 ASPEN ST | Full DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. NO STRUCTURES TO REMAIN. | — | Paulette Ahmad | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTemp Service hookup to job trailer with PECO temporary meter. | — | FOX CHASE ELECTRICAL INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1436 N 55TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | Moniquetta Coats | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1935 N NAPA 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5137 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2800 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionInstall a 1600-amp electrical service system, including wiring, equipment and 46 meter packs including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 600-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 600-amp subpanel for the EV chargers and one (1) 150-amp subpanel for each of the 46 dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and carbon | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5437 GAINOR RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURE ROUGH-IN TO FINISH. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19131 |