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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 111 MEEHAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19119 | |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | 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. |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2024-001501 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1604 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, CONCRETE PAD, DOORS TO CREATE TRANSFORMER ROOM. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | NORTHEAST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 259 W RUSCOMB ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WDP FROM CS INTO THE BUILDING. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 115 N 3RD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-000337 | — | EXCAVATION CONCRET LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS 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 | CENTER CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 6731 N BOUVIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | WOOD SCOTT CONSTRUCTION AND PROPERTY MGNT | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2828 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring to include receptacle outlets, lighting, switches, smoke detector and appliances connecting to new 100 amp sub panel connecting to existing 200 amp incoming service. All necessary bonding and grounding as per 2020 Nec. Horn, strobe, pull station and smoke connecting to new facp as per NFPA. | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-001506 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 13430 WORTHINGTON RD | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008092 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2312 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring to include recepticle outlets, lighting, gfcis, appliances, disconects, smoke detectors and switches connecting to new 100 amp panel and incoming services. All necessary bonding and grounding as per Nec. | — | D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1216 N 50TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 201 FOUNTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | HARRY J STUHL III | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1225 S 21ST 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 246 E SPRINGFIELD AVE | Addition and/or Alterationremodel bathroom, details per plan. no other work included. single family dwelling. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 4630 OSAGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. No work proposed in the basement level. | — | KENNETH SOWISDRAL (Ken Sowisdral SR INC) | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 2000 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system for a 10'-0" hood system. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 615 WINTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3401 AINSLIE ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | Aviron General Contracting LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 5106 N FAIRHILL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 13500 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | C | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 13430 WORTHINGTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008092 | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1916-22 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | E. J. RAITH MECHANICAL INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 3815 BROOKVIEW RD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006833 | — | DANIEL GRAMLICH | 19154 |