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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 562 MARTIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19128 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 480 MARTIN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 2 full bathrooms,1 powder room, 1 kitchen, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater |
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| SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP |
| 19128 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 8407 SUFFOLK PL | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1400-30 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunication wiring, (1) Head-end Equipment for Access Control System, (4) Access Control door devices (card reader, Door Contact, REX) and (4) Composite Cables. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1229 GERRITT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1749 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1621 CHELTEN AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-100510 FOR REPAIRS TO MASONRY EXTERIOR WALLS/PARAPETS PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT 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. | 1 | Roger HM LLC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2520 E BIRCH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2924 DIAMOND ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-023846 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION 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 PLANS. | — | WOA CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3401 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new panel. Install Install lighting, receptacles, and power to equipment .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. -NOTED:TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES AS SHOWN- | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. (CP-2026-003444) relocation of (25) sprinkler heads | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1735 N DOVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house rewire by fishing. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1930 SPARKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CTs, FAIs & MDs. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 6013 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MARK ANDERLITE | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1123 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT SERVICE COMPLETE WITH GROUNDING WIRING THROUGHOUT BUILDING FOR OUTLETS SWITCHES LIGHTING AND FIXTURES G.F.C.I SMOKE DETECTORS PER NEC CODE 2020 | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3641 N 17TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | Thomas Curran | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3054 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM*** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1725 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3647 RICHMOND ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 109-11 PINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL CT, FAI & MD FOR STORM LINE. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1120 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or Alteration(Service size is 200 Amps replace only remaining same size.) Replace 200 Amps Service 40 spaces Electric panel. Kitchen lines. Lines for appliances. Install lights throughout space. Install line for AC condenser and disconnect. Install smoke detectors throughout. Install all outlets by code, install switches throughout. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2153 E LEHIGH AVE # B | Addition and/or AlterationsFor the Relocation of Sprinkler Heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. CP-2026-003217 | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | — |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7323 SOMMERS RD | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3830 WALLACE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew Construction Erection of an attach corner structure for use as single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1168 S 9TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | C | 19147 |