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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 241 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 120 volt 8 amp GFCI outlet for lift platform | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5718 STEWART ST | 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. -200 AMP SERVICE AND 40 SPACE PANEL. INSTALL CIRCUIT FOR HOUSE HEATER, DOOR BELL, SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, COMBO ARC-FAULT / GFCI BREAKER. SURG PROTECTOR), (METER DISCONNECT COMBO). INSTALL IN BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP RECEPTACLES | — | HOLDER INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2653 E BIRCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2540 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard; 100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL - 30 SPACE PANEL INSTALL 3-WAY SWITCHES, PLUS WIRING. REPLACE BEDROOM FIXTURE AND SECOND FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP. INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY. INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY. INSTALL BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH -GROUND FAUL | — | HOLDER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1912 E ALBERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-011291 | — | A. Bishter Builders, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 950 MARLBOROUGH ST | New ConstructionInstall 100 amp temporary service | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015313 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 138 W WALNUT LN | 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. | — | New Spirit Inc | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4422 LARCHWOOD AVE | 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 | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4314 BENNINGTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6206 TABOR AVE | 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 | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 500-02 SOUTH ST | SignFor the erection of one (1) non-illuminated projecting sign as per approved plans. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 747 CLYMER 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 | — | LATINI PROPERTY SERVICES INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2437 CHRISTIAN 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 outside service cable and inside 100 AMP meter socket in basement. | — | RONALD WOHLGEMUTH | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 819-41 CHESTNUT ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2740 S FRONT ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Landmark Architectural Design LLC | C | 19148 |