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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3711 LANKENAU RD | 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 | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 8725 VERREE RD | Addition and/or AlterationProvide low voltage cabling to the video wall approximately 150' from the rack room. Install the video wall. There is no parent building permit for this low voltage telecommunications project. All work will be completed per current NEC. | — | LANCONNECT INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4617 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 100amp service to panel in unit, including 100amp meter socket combination/disconnect with 100amp main breaker run 100' 2/0, 4 conductor, SCR MC cable. No additional wiring, Grounding and Bonding. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | Felix Williams | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1926 E THAYER 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. Partial rewire (fishing wires ) , install lights switch receptacles, hardwired smoke detector | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2429 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-019436 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 8617 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2910 MUTTER 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. Replacement of 80k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping.NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 203 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 Amp Panel and complete rewire | — | MATTHEW DiSANTIS | 19120 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITION OF APPPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to front facade as part of this permit **N | — | Wu Gao | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2033 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to a single-family dwelling as per plans. Underpinning and excavation of foundations under SP-2026-000912 with continued special inspections. Emergency egress window well as per Steets Dept approval. | — | CJM CONSTRUCTION ENTERPRISES, LLC | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3947 N BROAD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family; Child Care - Child Care Center | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19140 |
| 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 | 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 | 7318 KINGLET PL | Solar Panels and StructureINSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. (A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED) | — | — | 19153 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2426 MANTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN SIX (6) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED | 1 | FINE PRINT CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 | |
| 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 | 6046 MAGNOLIA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | David R Smith | 19144 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1526 WYNSAM 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 | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1037 RACE ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1206 MOUNT VERNON 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. For the replacement of 2 HVAC SYSTEMS . Unit 1 Installation of 60k BTU gas furnace, 92 % efficiency with 2 Ton coil and condenser. Unit 2 | — | ZITO COLOGERO | 19123 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1609-11 WADSWORTH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 2 exit signs to be hardwired to existing wiring as per NEC 2020 | — | RAMEE A WILLIAMS | C | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE RELOCATION OF EXISTING GRDs AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC APPLIANCES (HEAT PUMPS) AND GRDs WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT SUITE #130 AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-005203 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1500-04 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1313 N HOLLYWOOD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3275 STOKLEY ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19129 |
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