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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5907 MASCHER 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 boiler with same like and kind, no duct work., NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19120 | |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 |
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| 138 W UPSAL ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationKitchen renovation including structural beam. New deck at first floor rear. |
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| Kenny Grono |
| 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1201 FANSHAWE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF ONE (1) INTERIOR PARKING SPACE (GARAGE), WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3), TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DA CHENG GAO | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6809 ARDLEIGH 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 927 EMERSON ST | Lot Line RelocationFor the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one (1) lot (parcel 'A') from two (2) existing lots (927 & 931 Emerson St.). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4614 SPRUCE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002070 Install sprinkler system | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4331 TEESDALE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsAmend Permit 11/3/2026 - This is a 60K btu gas boiler instead of a gas furnace. 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. Remove old gas heater and install new 45k BTU 80% gas heater. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 830 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1928 N NEWKIRK 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. installing the duck work throughout the house installing the furnace installing vent covers and programable thermostat | — | Brigel Group LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5536 N 2ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 681 N BROAD ST | Sign**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** WALL SIGN PERMIT- FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. (ZP-2026-008956) No projecting sign on this permit. Flat wall sign is already installed. To comply CF-2025-102766 | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1100 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO REPAIR FIRE DAMAGE IN UNIT 1510 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | KOAM INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | 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. We are adding ductwork with a high efficiency furnce, coil, and condenser. There will be 7 registers and 2 returns. The condenser will be in the rear of the property mounted on the wall. | — | NED MYERS | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2818 A ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER/SHUT OFF VALVE. | — | JAY EARL D | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND PHC APPROVAL BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2026-003183 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Harring Fire Protection, LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2200 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE DEMOLITION / REMOVAL OF TWO CHIMNEYS, METAL ROOFING, AND ALTERATIONS TO FACADE TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ********************** | 1 | BEST VALUE EXTERIORS LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2524 ANNIN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2604-06 E LEHIGH AVE | Alterations3/4" water service - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5052-56 CITY AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2024-000403 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2332 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION, AND EXCAVATION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O., SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 250 E CLEARFIELD 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. FISH Method ONLY -100 amp service and panel - 30 space panel, basement 1 -15 ampere duplex receptacles, one in each bedroom 2 -basement/first floor arc fault 20 amp, dining room 1 - electric race ways (wire mold), throughout house 80ft - fluorescent fixture 4ft 2 LED bulbs, kitchen 1 - Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first flo | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1238 N 25TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1508 S 9TH 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. Install HVAC system, ductwork, and 8 diffusers. | — | J CONSTRUCTION INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6535 LINMORE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 245 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new electrical service and equipment per approved | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19139 |