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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4820 WESTMINSTER AVE | New ConstructionComplete Rewire as per nec 2020 2. 20 recess light 3. Smoke and CO as needed 4. Replace 100amp inkind 5. Arch fault breakers where needed | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 | |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2270 E BUTLER ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION BY SLOPING IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA REGULATIONS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. |
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| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-001890 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1946 N HOLLYWOOD ST | EZ Roof 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2346 S 10TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE OF TYPE V-B CONSTRUCTION WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK, AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3). BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH A MINIMUM OF A NFPA 13D AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IRC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. | 1 | ZI BIN TANG | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3640 N SYDENHAM 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. 60K BTU 92% furnace, 2 ton A/C, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | OSWALDO QUINTERO | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1267 S 23RD ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair roof cornice as per Engineer's report) to resolve case #CF-2026-088336. 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-2026-088336. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The enginee | 1 | JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3018 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor removal and replacement of the front facade wall at the second floor level per plans. A separate permit will be required for any associated Electrical work. | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001894 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 245 S 46TH ST | AlterationsReplacing all fixtures throughout four units not limited to 4 lavs, four toilets, Four tubs , four kitchen sinks . Replace two power vented hot water heaters | — | JAMAL E PATTERSON | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1808 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionInstall a 600-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with four (4) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel, one (1) 200-amp subpanel for the commercial space, and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the two (2) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and recept | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5514 JANE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 412 RENNARD ST | Alterations1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower and laundry box. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3917 RENO ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service replacement, (2) 20 amp circuit for kitchen receptacles, clean up wiring in basement, outet for stove and microwav. ( Fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1013 W SEDGLEY AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. | — | SMK Philly Construction | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2520 S 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. FOR NO CHANGE OF HEIGHT OR REAR YARD DEPTH. Separate permit required for front facade windows. | — | William Guyon | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 549 FERNON 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4749-73 TOLBUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN (TOTAL 2 SIGNS) ON EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER SIGN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | KGC ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2348 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 3 APARTMENTS AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARD-WIRE SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGN, INSTALL A FIRE ALARM ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 450 RIPKA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. Install (2) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 914 E STAFFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 10123 BUSTLETON AVE | 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. Install 2 ton ductless mini split system with heat pump, 1 heat pump condenser, and 1 wall mount air handler (evap). | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 210 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of Primary bathroom. New lighting, relocate existing wiring. | — | Wattmeister Electric Llc | C | 19106 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 3931 E NETHERFIELD RD | Addition and/or AlterationDemo existing wiring and set up temporary power for construction Supply and install new 200 amp meter/disconnect at existing location to replace existing 200 amp service (service size remains the same). Supply and install new 200 amp panel at new location in interior hallway. Re-locate existing circuits to new panel location. Wire and install 50 amp range circuit and outlet. Wire and install new 20 amp 240v circuit for steam humidifier. Wire and install 4 15 amp Arc-fault circuits. Wire and inst | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19129 |