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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 133 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE ALL HOUSE NEW WIRING BY CODE NEW SWITCHES, NEW OUTLETS,NEW LED LIGHTS NEW HVAC POWER LINE FOR CONDENSER AND FURNACE NEW SMOKE CO ALARM NEW ARCH FAULT BREAKERS EXISTING PANEL,METER SOCKET AND POWER LINE STAY, ALL WORK WILL BE COMPLTE ACCORDING TO NEC 2020 | — | KLAUDIO BYLIS | 19119 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 199 LYNNEBROOK LN |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1307 S 23RD ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 6516 LINMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 252 SULIS 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 replace outlets, lights and switches, Install outlet in Kit., Dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3124 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp panel, install Dryer outlet, replace breakers with Arc fault breakers on existing circuits All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2818 N RINGGOLD 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 | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1212 S 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | David R Smith | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001777 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1333 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, outlets, and data No fire alarm on this permit. | — | A & S ELECTRIC INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 161 CARPENTER LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013308 | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1819 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 | 1434 S 27TH 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. Installing new HVAC, 80k BTU furnace, 2.5 ton condenser, & 13 reg./diff. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1817 MEDARY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit., dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No Service increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3423 KEIM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 427 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Matthew Beeco | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (UNIT #6) TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO A SIX (6) INCH PRIVATE SERVICE LINE WITH SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2021-015251 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2312 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (UNIT #7) TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE CONNECTED TO A SIX (6) INCH PRIVATE SERVICE LINE WITH SIX (6) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2021-015254 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3721 STANTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP. ***************** FISHING WIRES *********************** All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2539 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationnew basement slab, no excavation and no lowerign of basement floor, no excavation below 5 feet from grade. no other work included. details per plan. no habitable space in the basement. existing single family dwelling. | — | Meiting Liu | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001782 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1838 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5702 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 - amps with no increase in service size as per attached. Residential service equipment EZ standard. Install 200 - amp service 40 - circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19131 |