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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 217 W WISHART ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19133 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2229 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012417 |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3108 N WENDLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard * Replace the existing 100-amp electrical service equipment. NO INCREASE IN AMP * Install a new 100-amp meter enclosure. * Install a new 100-amp exterior emergency disconnect. * Replace the existing 100-amp main breaker panel with a new 100-amp main breaker panel. * Install one additional ground rod and connect it to the existing grounding electrode | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2229 N ORKNEY ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-012417 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2945-47 N 5TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-032711 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLAN | 1 | Sister Brown Contracting LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3104 N HANCOCK ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2808 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionFOR UNDERPINNING AND FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR. FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************** | 4 | All Around Removal Services LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2764 WATERLOO 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 | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3060 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2814 N REESE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-131541 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-131541. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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 | — | Alshyoukhy Construction, LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2629-41 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2334 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 1" Water Service 5" Main Drain %' Curb Trap, 4" Fresh air inlet Installing 18 Fixtures 3 KS 3 Washers 4 Toilets 4 Lavs 4 Shower/Tubs, | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3060 N ORIANNA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 249 W MAYFIELD ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL PA20262593587 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG ."ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1050 W ORLEANS ST | New ConstructionInstall 400A main service equipment and sub feeders for 2 apt ,1st fl commercial space and landlord panel ,Interior wiring throughout ,install hard wire smoke alarms ,install light fixtures ,receptacles , switches and grounding .Install new fire alarm system . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2549-51 N 2ND ST | Change of UseCommissaries and Catering Services | — | CUTHBERTSON | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 535 W YORK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 20, 2026 | 2620 N 7TH 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. Rewire single-family home to code. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 1134 W GLENWOOD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2342 N CAMAC ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations of an existing single family structure, details as shown in the plan. work includes structural repairs and replacing joists in existing joists pockets. | — | CESAR SANCHEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1025 W ARIZONA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004779 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1025 W ARIZONA ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004779 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1025 W ARIZONA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004779 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2929 WATERLOO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19133 |