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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1322 S 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete rewiring of the existing building, including replacement of branch-circuit wiring and installation of receptacles, switches, lighting outlets, and associated electrical boxes. Provide grounding and bonding, dedicated circuits, and GFCI/AFCI protection as required by NEC 2020. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2010 MCCLELLAN ST |
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| 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 |
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| 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 #5) 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-2021-015252 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 224-30 E TABOR RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2910 W ARIZONA 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% condensing 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 | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 846 HERSCHEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL THE FOLLOWING: 14 RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, 5 LIGHT SWITCHES, 2 GFCI OUTLETS, 12 LIGHT FIXTURES | — | DWIGHT A FRANCIS | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1700 GRIFFITH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWORKING ON 4 OUTLETS 2 SWITCHES AND 6 LIGHTS. | — | BENG DING | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2030 BRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 620 N 35TH 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 | 882 MARCELLA ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1035 DORSET 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 REWIRE HOUSE THOUGHOUT WITH RECEPTACLES, SWITCHES AND LIGHTING. INSTALL 120 VOLT HARDWIRE SMOKE DETECTOR ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC. | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4421 MCMENAMY 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 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1300 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL POWER WIRING, LIGHTING & CONTROLS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND EXIT SIGN AND RECEPTACLES, INSTALL ELECTRICAL PANELS FOR VANILLA BOX SPACE INCLUDING MEZZANINE ON GROUND FLOOR. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1226 RITNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade fire alarm as per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | ALERT ONE PROTECTION INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2525 CECIL B MOORE AVE | 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 | 4947 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (2) new signs to existing sign circuits. No new wiring or building permit involved. General Permit #GP-2026-008457 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1735 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 | 10212 RUBIN LN | Solar Panels and StructureINSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. (A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT IS REQUIRED) | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 614 N SHEDWICK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a single-family dwelling as per approved plan 23'6" in height Affordable | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 116 E INDIANA AVE | 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5128 WALTON 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. 3.5 TON heat pump, 3.5-ton air handler, condensers will be installed in the back of the house. 10 Registers/Diffusers will be installed in total. Electricity powered unit. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5125 DELANCEY 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 | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3633 E CROWN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5545 W THOMPSON ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19131 |