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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2107 W ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER SOCKET AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Newman Lewis | 19140 | |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 820 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 200 amps service. Full house re-wire. |
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| EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1002 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2537 N 34TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the three (3) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install interconnected smoke and ca | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 12613 CHILTON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19154 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1930 S NORWOOD ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001889 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2122 FEDERAL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6548 LEBANON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | Paulette Ahmad | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1117 WINDRIM AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 10012 SANDMEYER LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPRVOED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 1 | Hormigon LLC | C | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 4020 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MIXED-USED BUILDING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO-AND-A-HALF (2 1/2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2024-004904 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1800 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 400-amp service. Electrical layout according to approved plans. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1627 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationLegalize work performed by others. Install 300 amp service, (2) 100 amp panels, (2) 150 amp panels, grounding, lighting, receptacles, and power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2659 ROBERTS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 200 amps service. Full house re-wire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19129 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 7100-02 ELMWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF NEW CMU WALL TO CLOSE THE OPENING ON THE BASEMENT WALL. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Gao Construction Inc | C | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5049 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2916 PASSMORE ST | Retaining WallFOR THE ERECTION OF RETAINING WALL ALONG THE FRONT LOT LINE OF AN EXISTING LOT. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 211-15 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 2” FIRE SERVICE AND 2.5" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6742 N 5TH ST | AlterationsNew interior drain and water lines. New plumbing fixtures. | — | JOSHUA GERSHMAN | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 606 FITZWATER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ROOF DECK, ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE, PERGOLA, AND PRIVACY SCREENS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICAITON / PLANS. | — | inHabit, inc | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1374 NARRAGANSETT ST | Addition and/or Alteration20-amp GFCI combo outlets (2) Combo breakers (4) 30-amp dryer circuit GFCI and circuit 1st floor (4) 10-year sealed combo detectors (3) | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 305 FOUNTAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | DAVID CHEKEMIAN | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2121 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFor the expansion of the existing roof deck. Size and location per plan. | — | SHAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 927-39 N DELAWARE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of Fire alarm devices All work Per approved plans | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001893 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19145 |