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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4280 VIOLA ST | 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 the existing with the same type, Gas Furnace 80%, AFUE, 70 ,000 BTU, no new ductwork. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19104 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 |
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| 2208 WALLACE ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
| — |
| PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC |
| 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1011 PINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3764 CRESSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire house per NEC 2020 | — | MICHAEL A ADORANTE | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 736 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall low-frequency sounders in the living rooms and bedrooms of each dwelling unit within a three-unit apartment building. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2826 N 22ND ST | 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 30 N 23RD ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 9475-95 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | SignFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND FOR THE REFACING OF TWO PANELS ON ONE (1) DOUBLE-SIDED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN. | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1942 69TH AVE | 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 | — | Brian Kornegay | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 520 BURNHAM RD | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Rewiring/Replace all old wiring throughout home. Adding hardwired smokes and receptacles as required. | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 337-41 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply power to appliances and HVAC equipment. Furnish and install a fire alarm system. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | JAMS ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1551 N ALDEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-019095: & CF-2025-032144- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2023-019095: & CF-2025-032144. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED | — | Salim Savage | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 8301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-111104 FOR REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS 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. | 80 | MARA RESTORATION INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7198 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (2) new signs to existing circuit. No new wiring or building permit involved. General Permit #GP-2026-00699. | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2231 N HOWARD 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. Replace old 80% gas furnace with like in kind, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1435 E OXFORD ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO-STORY, MASONRY AND WOOD FRAMING RESIDENTIAL BUILDING BY HAND. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED DEMOLITION | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1800 LOMBARD ST | 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-2026-005132) Relocate (2) sprinkler heads | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2421 N 30TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring one bathroom with a new branch circuit to supply power to receptacle outlets, light fixture and switches. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001782 | — | GUTLEI INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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-2026-001377 | — | KEYSTONE FIRE PROTECTION CO | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 861 PERKIOMEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration Wiring throughout of the house 200 amp service with emergency disconnect Switch outlets per code Smoke detector lights | — | ALTIN MATA | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 6130 W GIRARD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 823 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or Alteration•Replace all Knob & Tube wiring in the basement •Open electrical devices and identify all ungrounded wiring throughout the house •Replace ungrounded (and tapped) wiring with new grounded wiring per NEC •Fish new grounded conductors •Add grounding electrodes and ground conductors to the existing service •Replace existing breakers with AFCI breakers on all circuits •Replace/install GFCI protection on circuits within 6 feet of water •Fish wiring to install interconnected smoke/CO detectors througho | — | Katzin Electrical Group LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1202 BARRINGER 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 interior wiring throughout lights,outlets and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19119 |