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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1205 HELLERMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace existing 100 amp panel 20 circuit breaker with a 100 amp 30 circuit breaker panel Supply and install surge protector | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19111 | |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1201 FANSHAWE ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF ONE (1) INTERIOR PARKING SPACE (GARAGE), WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3), TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
| — |
| DA CHENG GAO |
| 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6101 RISING SUN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE 3RD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6000 RISING SUN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) non-illuminated flat wall sign accessory to the building use. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | TRANSYSTEMS CORPORATION CONSULTANTS | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 927 EMERSON ST | Lot Line RelocationFor the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one (1) lot (parcel 'A') from two (2) existing lots (927 & 931 Emerson St.). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6206 TABOR 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 | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 6407 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace fire Alarm Device fire Alarm Smoke Detector , Pull Station And Horns. ( No Wiring Inside ) ( No Panel replacement ) . | — | Reid's Electrical Specialist Inc | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 601 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING CATEGORY I SUNROOM IN KIND, NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS OR GFA, TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 1019 LEVICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 821 TYSON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 300 ERNEST WAY | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 40 VA 480/277V 3-phase generator as per 2020 NEC. | — | KELLER CHARLES G INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 7331 FRONTENAC ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Jin Key Construction LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7344 DUNGAN RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 919 LEVICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Kyle Zelli | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1700 GRIFFITH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Michael Jen | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1700 GRIFFITH ST | Addition and/or AlterationWORKING ON 4 OUTLETS 2 SWITCHES AND 6 LIGHTS. | — | BENG DING | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 18, 2026 | 6312-14 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-005776 | — | Coffelt Contracting | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 7500 CENTRAL AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6313 RISING SUN AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION #644764 TO INCLUDE LEGALIZATION OF STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXTERIOR WALLS AND ROOF FRAMING 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 | NHAN T LE | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 710 SOLLY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING WITH A REAR DECK AND INTERIOR PARKING GARAGE FOR ONE (1) CAR PARKING SPACE FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | 1 | 6 Star Construction Inc. | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1216 KNORR ST | 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 | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1430 GILHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, regulation vent box and main house drain to foundation wall | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 321 HARTEL 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 | — | — | 19111 |
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