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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 500-40 S 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | TRUSKEY INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationHook up twin 300kw portable generator as per NEC, provide standby electrician for 76ers game on 10/22/26 with set up on 10/21/26 |
| — |
| MICHAEL GITLIN |
| C |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 8015 NAVAJO 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 | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2829 CAMBRIDGE 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. install 2 head Mitsubishi mini split system. electrical done by electrician and electrical was inspected. 9K btu in bedroom 12k btu in first floor. MXZ-2D20 Outdoor unit. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT | — | Progressive Heating & Air Conditioning LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 118-26 N BROAD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the erection of three freestanding signs. Size and locations per plan. | — | SAUL EWING LLP | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001506 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2652 EMERALD 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* | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 401 S 42ND ST | ExcavationFOR THE EXCAVATION WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2740 W CABOT 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 new wiring throughout | — | Armand Parllaku | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1728 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ASSIMILATION DESIGN LAB LLC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 10 SNYDER AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of three (3) statically illuminated wall signs and the documentation of refacing one (1) existing double-face freestanding sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | MRC ELECTRIC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 807 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationNTERIOR RENOVATION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY BUILDING. NEW KITCHEN CABINETS AND APPLIANCES AND FINISHED BASEMENT. REPLACE EXISTING FLOORING AND REPAINT WALLS. DETAILS PER PLAN. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4524 FERNHILL RD | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 130 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration COMMON AREA HALLWAY 2 RELOCATE / REWIRE EXISTING RECESSED LIGHT. 1 RELOCATE / REWIRE EXISTING CEILING MOUNT LIGHT LIGHT. 1 RELOCATE / REWIRE EXISTING WIFI EXTENDER. UNIT 1402 WIC 105 2 REINSTALL EXISTING RECESSED LIGHTS. 1 INSTALL SINGLE POLE DIMMER. 1. REROUTE EXISTING OR UNUSED WIRING. INSTALLATION SHALL COMPLY WITH 2020 NEC. | — | ATB ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1004 S 20TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006781 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 825 N 29TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. **Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 7720-34 BUSTLETON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4419-29 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FACADE REPAIR. 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. | 10 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6220 MORTON 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1134 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new panel and transformer . Wire standard wall outlets, TAMPER RESISTANT OUTLETS ,SHOW-WINDOW RECEPTACLES,GFCI outlets. Connect power lines for registers and kitchen equipment. Install all light fixtures, dimmers, and switches throughout the dining room, kitchen, service area, and bathroom ,emergency exit lights and backup battery lighting. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | C | — |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4058 E CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or Alteration(10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, (2) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OUTLET, (1) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, (1) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (1) 100 AMP SERVICE AND PANEL - 30 SPACE PANEL. ALSO WE WILL FISH THE WALLS OR USE EMT OR WIREMOLD. WE ARE NOT | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-009828 | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6540 WINDSOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 2719 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1200-02 LOCUST ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK AS PER PLANS. | — | Altino Concrete Construction, LLC | C | 19107 |