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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1603 E PASSYUNK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PENN PLUMBING HEATING & COOLING INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 308 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 312 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 310 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2409 S AMERICAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 306 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 302 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1606 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003931: Install 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, one (1) 150-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency ligh | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2848 S FAIRHILL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1931 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2334 S WARNOCK ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2840 S HUTCHINSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. **This permit is to legalize the completion of work that was previously inspected under the expired permit RP-2024-006631. There is no change to the approved scope of work** | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2231 S DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | ELECTRON HVAC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1120 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationPORUING NEW BASEMENT SLAB IN EXISTING BASEMENT IN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, NEW EGRESS WELL TO PUBLIC R.O.W., RELOCATION OF UTILITIES AS SPECIFIED IN PLANS, NEW INTERIOR NON-BEARING PARTITION WALLS IN BASEMENT. No excavation below 5 feet from grade. No underpinning of foundation. Proposed work shall not impact the existing foundation lateral support Note: excavation below 5 feet from grade will result in for an excavation site permit. | — | CityLife Collective LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics Display1.4g indoor pyro and flame effects. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1147 SNYDER AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 520 MCKEAN 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1917 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | HAIM H SOLOMON | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 300 WINTON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/ HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 636 TASKER ST | Addition and/or Alteration2nd Floor - Replace Existing Outlets w/Decora Type (10) & Replace Existing SWS w/Decora (9)...Replace Smoke Detectors Throughout (6)...Replace Front & Rear Bedroom Fans w/New...1st Floor - Replace Existing Outlets w/New & Replace Existing SWS w/New (7)...Rewire Kitchen Outlets #12 Wire (5) Outlets & Wiring | — | ARMANDO ANTHONY | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 825 PIERCE 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 new 92% 40K BTU gas furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | Terra Group Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1840 S CAMAC ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1941 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 150 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INSTALLING A 150 AMP SERVICE (UPGRADE FROM 100 AMPS) INSTALLING (4) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS TO BATH & BEDROOMS 9ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,RECEPTACLES,ETC. | — | lec-tron | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1020 PATTISON 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 | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 541 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. EQUIPMENT 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. **IMC 2021** | — | Bedri Allaraj | C | 19148 |