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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 1307 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction200amp service for temporary power during construction: stringer lights and GFCI protected receptacles. All work done as per NEC and City of Philadelphia Code requirements |
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| BSF Electrical Contractors LLC |
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| 19122 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 614 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amps service WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. ,install lights switch receptacles hardwire smock detector ,electrical work to be done according to current NEC | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 30 N 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationAlteration of existing shell space for fitout of ground floor commercial space including new electrical wiring for devices and light fixtures from existing 100A panel per 2017 NEC. No alterations to existing Fire Alarm are required | — | DOUGHERTY ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall on site temporary wiring for a warehouse. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | SG Electric LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1978 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1741 BELFIELD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 4 | Peace Brothers Realty LLC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4015 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. Replace old 84% gas boiler with like in kind no duct work needed. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1827 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For the installation if New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 786 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo legalize the reconstruction of the rear stairs and landing. Size and location per plan. | — | William Mitchell | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2421 E HAZZARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential 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 Rehab / new wiring through out with new 200 amp service | — | Armand Parllaku | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2134 E HAGERT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED PORTION OF THE FRONT WALL, THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED LINTELS, THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED JOISTS, AND THE SISTERING OF DAMAGED JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2021-077834. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2021-077834. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5820 ASHLAND AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-081407. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | HHH Construction Company | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2320 ORTHODOX ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ben Manis Plumbing LLC | C | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1241 W SOMERSET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 7331 FRONTENAC ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Jin Key Construction LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 6101 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade the existing electrical service from 100 amps to 200 amps. Install a new 200-amp combination meter socket/service disconnect, new service and feeder conductors, and a new 200-amp, 40-space main-lug panelboard. Install a surge protective device, grounding rods, grounding electrode conductors, and required bonding conductors. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC). | — | Short Circuit Electrical LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1420 LOCUST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000216 | — | KEITH P SCOTT | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-001501 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2200-28 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | DREMODELING LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 125 S 31ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Falasca Mechanical | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4617 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationTotal re-wire unit APT H610,: switches, lighting, GFI receptacles and regular receptacles in bedroom, dining room, living room, kitchen and bathroom - CO/smoke hard wire alarms in bedroom, living room, hallways and dining room - All device circuitry will be AFCI/GFCI plus combination circuit breakers - All circuits will be surge protected .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | Felix Williams | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2311 PIERCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" FULL WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2022 E ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES- For Mechanical Work to include the installation as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacing the old 96,000 btu gas boiler with a new 96,000 btu gas boiler of the same like and kind. No ductwork will be installed | — | STEVEN MURAWSKI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1000-52 FRANKFORD AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR SITEWORK PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | Oliveira and Son Construction, LLC | C | 19125 |