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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 3748 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 4 | MWMT Construction Co. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 4515 N SMEDLEY ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard THE SVC WILL BE UPGRADED FROM 100A TO 200A WE WILL INSTALL NEW 200A EMERGENCY DISCO, WE WILL INSTALL NEW 200A TAPS, NEW WEATHER HEAD, NEW 200A LINE & LOAD SVC CABLE, INSIDE 2" INCH PVC, WE WILL ALSO INSTALL 200A METER BOX & INSTALL A NEW 200A 40 SPACE PANEL WITH ALL NEW BRKS, THE 200A PANEL WILL BE |
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| FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC |
| 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4010 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1614 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING WORK. ****************************************** | 3 | First Builders Construction Inc. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4505 N 5TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family; Eating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | LUIS CASTILLO ACCOUNTING & TAX SERVI | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. ***SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.*** | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3626 N MARVINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire complete 2 story 30 space panel. Fishing only. service has not increased. Residential 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 | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3608 N PERCY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SIGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Brewerytown Construction | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1949 W BRISTOL ST | Addition and/or AlterationPARTIAL REWIRE (FISHING WIRES ) , INSTALL LIGHT, SWITCH, RECEPTACLES ACCORDING TO CURRENT NEC , WORK TO BE DONE IN THE FIRST FLOOR ONLY | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4232 N CARLISLE 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 the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 1334 W PIKE 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical fit-out of commercial space, including the Fire alarm, all work per approved plans NEC 2017 NFPA2016 | — | Jonathan Kozak | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1666 DOUNTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration - Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in Kit and back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3640 N SYDENHAM 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. 60K BTU 92% furnace, 2 ton A/C, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | OSWALDO QUINTERO | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1013 W SEDGLEY AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. | — | SMK Philly Construction | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SALON SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3949 N FAIRHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | SLR CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENTS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3418 N 2ND ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2023-046088 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR/ROOF JOISTS PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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 STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | MARIO LOZANO | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3303-61 OLD YORK RD | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-001314 Plumbing per plans | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 610 W TUSCULUM ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), 3 way switch replacement (2), GFCI receptacle replacement (3) install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), replace exterior light fixture (1), Add outdoor receptacle and light (1), replace receptacle (15) 15 A Afci circuit and receptacle bedroom (2) toggle switch replacement (9) Install flush mount basement lights (3) 20A circuit kitchen (1) Run wire to new living room light location, run wire to non working bedroom light location, ALL W | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3509 N 7TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3316 N FAIRHILL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | IBI I REYES OLAZABAL | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3752 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinstallation of a wheelchair lift with accommodating site work , single family dwelling. details per plan. installation shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3632-34 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 105-35 W ERIE AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE ZP-2026-004253 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19140 |