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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
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| 1132 W VENANGO ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION A NEW WALK-IN BASEMENT STAIRWAY AT THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE . DETAILS PER PLAN. NO OTHER WORK INCLUDED. |
| — |
| North American Roofers |
| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5648 RIDGEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-010752 | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| 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 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015313 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| 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 | 246 E SPRINGFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of basement bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 2 outlets, 3 recessed lights, 1 wall sconce, 1 ventilation fan | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3011 N FRANKLIN ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 31-33 N 43RD ST | New ConstructionInstall new 600A service. Install wiring/devices throughout including smoke alarms and arc fault breakers ,fire alarms .as per APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC . | — | CLEAR LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015404 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 910 SPRING 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 existing system with new carrier 80% afue 70k btu gas furnace 14 wide. New cased evap coil with txv for r454b Freon. New carrier condenser 2.5 ton. connecting onto existing ductwork. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT L | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1200-02 LOCUST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003411 | — | Summers Quality Services Inc | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1243 S JUNIPER 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. Install 100 - amp service 30 - circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19147 |
| 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 | 2429 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-019436 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2000 SOUTH ST | New Construction . Install 600amp service with 7 meter. Install fire alarm as per plans. Vanilla commercial . Install switches, outlets and hardwire smoke alarms ,em.lighting. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | C | 19146 |
| 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 | 3958 N DELHI 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 60k btu gas furnace. No new duct work, reusing all exisitng duct work. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2229 PEMBERTON ST | AlterationsReplace water service with new copper water service | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1417 N VOGDES ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-126704. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1415, 1419 N. Vogdes. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 499 E ERIE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-009828 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2115-19 SPRING GARDEN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeModification of FOUR private residential roof decks with no change to roof access structures on a multi-family structure as per approved plan. | — | CANNO DESIGN LLC | 19130 |