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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2200 E ANN ST | Tank Install/RemovalFOR IN-PLACE CLOSURE OF ONE (1) 4,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2558 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13R STANDARD. |
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| ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP |
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| 19125 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4942 KEYSER ST | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2901 SNYDER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | Nation Builders LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6748 GUYER AVE | 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Each apartment will have a 2 ton air handler with 8kw backup heat, 2 ton heat pump, ductwork, and 8 diffusers. (16 total) | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1609 W MENTOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 153 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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 | — | Newman Lewis | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5648 RIDGEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to existing two-story single-family dwelling, including installation/replacement of interior partitions, floor and wall framing as required, insulation, drywall, doors, stairs/guards as applicable, and associated finishes. Renovation of existing dwelling from shell condition. Separate permits to be obtained for electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work. No change to existing building footprint or use. details per plan | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationTemporary wiring (on site power source) Hook up portable 175kw generator with UPS. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MICHAEL GITLIN | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1742 N FELTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. FISHING WIRES THROUGHOUT BUILDING FOR SWITCHES LIGHTING SMOKE DETECTORS G.F.C.I. OUTLET. ALL WORK WILL BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6365-69 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsInstalling 1 kitchen sink, 5 shampoo bowl sinks and 1 hot water heater. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1244 CARDEZA 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 | — | Pavel Samusenkov | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 8668 BELFRY DR | 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 8612 LYKENS LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | RAYMOND BROGDEN | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 901 GRANITE ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 126 W GRAVERS LN | New construction, addition, GFA change**Amendment 10/30/2026 for the increase of building footprint.** For the erection of an addition at the side of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | LAUREN E THOMSEN | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1320 S CHADWICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuits 1st and 2nd floors, wire molds, 20amp arc faults, 3-way switch replacements, doorbell, ground fault receptacles arc faults, exterior fixture, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, 2nd floor dryer circuit, smoke/carbon detectors, replace fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, arc fault2nd floor, replace receptacles and switches, replace wall fixture according to NEC Fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4000 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ).FOR AN ELEVATOR UPGRADE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | LORENZON BROS CO | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 48 W HAINES 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 13 COVERED BRIDGE PATH | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-010203 | — | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2600 SYLMAR ST | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2207 S LAMBERT 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. 60k BTU 92% furnace with 3 ton ac ductwork and 12 registers | — | AIR PRO HVAC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1942 S CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012413 | — | GARY WEINSTEIN | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 352 S 15TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Landmark Architectural Design LLC | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 522 S 24TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19146 |