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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 419 S CARLISLE ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 | |
| 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. | — |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1604-06 W PASSYUNK AVE | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2520 E BIRCH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-010030 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 715 STELWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for 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. | — | Anthony Lister | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2443 N 11TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-001501 | — | Churchville Mechanical Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 328 N 53RD 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 | — | Pink Hammer | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2252 S BUCKNELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing devices with new upgraded switched and recepticals... add new owner provided lights and hi hats as per owners prefference using existing wiring | — | CROWN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 247 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 634 W CUMBERLAND ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-003247 FOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY THREE (3) FAMILY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM AND UNDERPINNING. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | R&D Realty LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2275 BRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYTEM UPGRADE TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | TRI STATE MECHANICAL INC | C | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1952 BRUNNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 517 MIDVALE 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 2427 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING WITH CRAWL SPACE FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. NO EXCAVATION IN EXCESS OF 5'-0" IS APPROVED ON THIS APPLICATION. *2021 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR M.E.P. & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR AN ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING MECHANICAL SYSTEM TO ACCOMMODATE THE 12TH FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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. **IMC 2021** | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1905 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | ZARWIN, BAUM, DEVITO, KAPLAN, SCHAER, & TODDY P.C. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4984 W STILES ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1419 KINGS PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1747 N 27TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a Three story single-family structure as per approved plan, affordable program. NTE 38'in height, rear fence NTE 6' in height. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2611 CECIL B MOORE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a Three story structure as per approved plan, affordable program. NTE 38'in height, rear fence NTE 6' in height. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 495 LEMONTE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100A to 200A system. Meter-disconnect enclosure, surge protection, 30/60 panel, EMT conduit protection. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and Executed Contract. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1824 N BAILEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure (Height NTE 38 Feet) with basement. Rear yard fence (height NTE 6 feet). Size and location per plan. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5525 BLOYD ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of sewer, sanitary, water supply piping & 12 fixtures: 2-water closet, 2-lavatory sink, 2-bathtub, 2-kitchen sink, 2-laundry, 2-water heater. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3624 BROWN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW TWO (2) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH BASEMENT. TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1036 N 46TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Ping Architects | 19131 |