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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1950 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all fire alarm devices, center smoke detectors in basement and 1st floor | — | MOON ELECTRIC A&N INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 200 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. |
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| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13D FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEM SERVICED BY A 1-INCH PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO WILKINS REDUCE PRESSURE BACKFLOW TEMPERATURE CONTROL ABOVE GROUND HOT BOX CONNECTED TO A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 6" PRIVATE MAIN WITH 6-INCH WILKINS 350 AST BACK FLOW PREVENTER ASSEMBLY LOCATED WITHIN A METER PIT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEE RP-2021-014940 FOR | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1237 ADAMS AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 480 PATTISON 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 | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2461 SEPVIVA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH BASEMENT AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN | 1 | Hormigon LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1401 S PATTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012265 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4722 SHELMIRE AVE | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2419 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace a bad 4 gang meter socket with new 4 gang meter sock the old meter socket was the same as the one I’m replacing no service just socket | — | AMPTRON LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2227 N FRANKLIN ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007665 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 7727 RUGBY 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. INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL DEDICATED BRANCH CIRCUITS TO SUPPLY POWER TO APPLIANCES AND HVAC. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2009 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005600 | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1026 MONTROSE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A 3RD STORY ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND MIN. 8'-0" FRONT SETBACK ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | Permit Philly LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4139 WESTMINSTER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-000530 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5132 HARLAN ST | New ConstructionInstall 600a, 120/240v main service with 6 gang meter bank. Install all new wiring throughout 5 apartments and common areas. Install all lighting , wiring, outlets, switches, gfci, & interconnected smokes/co alarms. Install fire alarm system throughout, Install low voltage wiring for tv. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED :3rd fl hallway recept- | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5524 MORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Gary Thompson | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3032 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the legalization of erection of a three story addition to the rear of an existing three story single family dwelling and for the addition of a roof deck and pilot house above the third floor level. Permit to include alterations throughout per plans. Separate permits required for all Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Ref: Previous permit # RP-2020-014511 | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2703 PRATT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A NEW WINDOW OPENING IN THE REAR EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | CONSTRUCTION CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 13401 STEVENS RD | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 60 amp TO 100 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT 100 amp outside meter/disconnect,100 amp per sub feeder,100 amp 30 circuit main lug panel, full grounding system, whole house surge protector, gfi under panel | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6055 EDMUND 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 a/c condenser with new 2 ton unit and replace furnace with new 70,000 btu unit. we will use all existing ductwork and vents. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001504 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 927 PRATT 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. Replace 100 AMP service and panel with no change in size. Replace switches, outlets and fixtures. Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires). Replace basement fixtures All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1801 SPRUCE ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHC APPROVAL. SEE ZP-2026-009869 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5136 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLegalizing Curb cut & Driveway. details per plan. site plan not part of the review. no other work included. | — | ALLEN SPEARMAN | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1308-10 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, receptacles, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19107 |