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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3136 MELVALE ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4621 PINE 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 service to panel in unit, including 100 amp meter socket combination/disconnect with 100 amp 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. |
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| Felix Williams |
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| 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1732 ADDISON 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. New supply line to replace existing with three new registers. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). | — | SEAN P MAGUIRE | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 123 E ALLEN ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF THE EXISTING THREE (3) STORY MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMED STRUCTURE. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN AND SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. DEMOLITION TO BE DONE BY HAND AND WITH HAND TOOLS ONLY. PROTECTION OF PEDESTRIANS, PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY ENCROACHMENT OR CLOSURE. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2627 MUHLFELD 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 a new HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | ARCTIC LINE LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4617 PINE 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 service to panel in unit, including 100 amp meter socket combination/disconnect with 100amp main breaker | — | Felix Williams | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2626 S 10TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 499 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2423 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-019240 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5001 LEAGUE ISLAND BLVD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19112 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2300 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-006182 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5524 MORRIS 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 200 amp service with no increase, install outlet, lights, switches, gfi's, smokes and carbons throughout No Service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2425 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2021-019407 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5648 RIDGEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-010752 | — | BA HVAC REFRIGERATION SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6039 N 10TH 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. REWIRE COMPLETE 2 STORY - 30 SPACE PANEL -RELOCATE ELECTRICAL DEVICES - Ceiling Fan -UNDERWRITER INSPECTION -PERMIT -MISC. -fishing wire thru wall PER NEC 20 -we are installing a 100 amp electrical service | — | HOLDER INC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1217 W VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS 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 TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19140 |
| 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 | 2638 E ANN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR ONE-STORY PORTION IN-KIND (NO CHANGE TO THE EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS AND GROSS FLORR AREA) AND FOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Soundwater Renovations LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2811 ARAMINGO AVE | 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1822 N HOWARD 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. New duct work with system hvac installation 2.5ton Airhandler 1000cfm, 30000btu and Heat Pump 2.0ton 14.3Seer. | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5159 PENNWAY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL ELECTRICAL SERVICE EQUIPMENT AS PER DRAWINGS. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 704 KENTWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015303 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 36 W ABINGTON 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 | — | DANIEL E KENNEDY | 19118 |