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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2201 N 7TH 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 | — | — | C | 19133 |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 |
| 609 W YORK ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. |
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| SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR |
| C |
| 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Service upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp service w/ 2 gang meter bank and required exterior emergency disconnecting means w/ Grounding and bonding Install (2) 125 amp panel boards one serving each dwelling unit Complete rewire of both units including required AFCI & GFCI protection Hardwir | — | Champion Electric LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2912-16 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing House/Building Drain House/Building Curb Trap House/Building Fresh Air Inlet Water Distribution | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2630 N HOWARD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2026-109842 TO REPAIR FRACTURED AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSED REAR WALLS AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-109842. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 443 W INDIANA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Fire Alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Shyree walden | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2600-02 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service, and 5 gang meter. ELECTRICAL SERVICE,METER BANK (LOCATED ON SIDE OF BUILDING) -2017 NEC. **NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT** | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2835 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A THREE (3) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING THREE-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 3 | CONROY THOMPSON | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2946-48 N 8TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL THE LIGHTS ,SWIICH, RECEPTACLES NEED FOR THE ADDITION ONLY, (THE WIRES WILL BE INSTALL ON ELECTRICAL CONDUIT) ACCORDING CURRENT NEC 2020 | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2857 N LEITHGOW 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2511 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing House trap replacement FAI | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2443 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2445 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3024 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2744-50 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003135 Secure/reroute exposed wires during storefront repair. | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2764 WATERLOO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 620 W YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew wiring for kitchens in two apartments and new smoke detectors throughout AS PER NEC 2020 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1117 W SILVER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3101 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | LITHIUM CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2916 N FAIRHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling an outdoor GFI on the front the home for a battery operated stairlift. | — | MCCLAIN BROS INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 231 W LIPPINCOTT ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-125048. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Addl' specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 229, 233 W. Lippincott. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3053 N ORIANNA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling an outdoor gfi in front of home for a battery powered stair lift. | — | MCCLAIN BROS INC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 231 W LIPPINCOTT 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 | 19133 |