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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 313 S 16TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 9995 GANTRY RD |
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| Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP |
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| 19115 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 430 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Existing 200A electrical panel to remain. Install electric baseboard heaters throughout the house, including new dedicated circuits and breakers as required. All work per NEC and PECO requirement | — | tota construction llc | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2949 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationIncrease of Service: Provide and install a new 200 amp service with a 40 circuit main breaker panel, a new meter socket, entrance cable, 20 circuit Siemens panel with new breakers, proper grounding to code, and up to 30 minutes of labeling, a new Siemens Boltshield QSPD 65KA surge protector, a new plastic trap door to cover the hole needed for the new ground rod, Relocate 9 circuits from the full panel to the sub panel due to crowding | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3909 LANCASTER AVE | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** 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 | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2616 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 200AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4401 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | RICHARD NELSON | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 225 S 55TH 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 Complete rewire | — | JASON WESTON ELECTRICAL LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5723 WYALUSING AVE | 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. Install 100BTU 80% regular efficiency furnace basement. install 3 tons AC on the side of the house on the concrete slab. there will be 11 supply diffuser and one return. | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 8031 MANSFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring the kitchen appliance circuits (range, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, refrigerator, washer/dryer).Bathroom, bedroom, living room receptacles and switches. Tamper-resistant outlets per NEC. Install 6-7 smoke detectors (120V with battery backup) in bedrooms, living areas, hallways, and common spaces. Upgrade existing 100 amp electrical panel to accommodate additional load and bring up to code. NEC 2020 | — | BRYHEEM BERRY | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1665 N 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3643 BELGRADE 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 switches replace outlets replace light fixtures install 4 dedicated lines using wire mold and fishing wires | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 6039 N 10TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4238 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a Semi-Detached structure with roof access structure. Roof deck accessed by Pilot House. Accessory Interior off street Parkin(2 Spaces). | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1609 BROWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new wiring throughout for each unit(4) and the common area. Installation of new boxes, switches and other electrical equipment throughout for each unit (4) and common area. Installation of interconnected smoke alarms throughout. Installation of new 400 amp service -(3) 600 kCMIL Al ,W/ 1/0 Cu GROUNDING ELECTRODE & bond all systems in the property together , including 5-gang meter bank, and 5 service panels, 125 amps for each unit(4) and common area 100 amps. All electrical in | — | Hasa Electric llc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 186 light fixture, 9 exit, 54 switch, 93 receptacle, 2 floor receptacle, 8 furniture power, 3 equipment power. Fire Alarm: Install 12 speaker/strobe, 7 strobe, 1 module,1 SMOKE DETECTOR ,1 REMOTE POWER BOOSTER. .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC,2019 NFPA-72. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5201 PARKSIDE AVE | 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. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4238 CHESTER AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a Semi-Detached structure with roof access structure. Roof deck accessed by Pilot House. Accessory Interior off street Parkin(2 Spaces). | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3022 N 9TH 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 MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE | — | HOLDER INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 4 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. ROUGH AND TRIM OUT NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 313 E BRINGHURST ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 941 N 48TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRun electrical wiring for new HVAC mini split system. All work to be performed according to the 2020 NEC. | — | Noreen Buckley | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 186 DIAMOND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR REAR AND ERECTION OF AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK ((for residential use only) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 319-39 N 41ST ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 3445 MELVALE ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | 19134 |