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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1311 N ALDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19131 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5217 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. |
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| DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA |
| 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7026 LOUISE 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. Replacement of 80k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1410 FRIENDSHIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & 10 FT OF MD. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2013 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND NEW STAIR OPENINGS. 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. | 2 | ADCAR CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1200-18 S 32ND 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 | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 850 E STAFFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 519 DICKINSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3603 MERIDIAN ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Rear deck(216sqft) as per EZ Standard. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1217 E OXFORD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a 3 story attach structure (height NTE 38 feet) with basement and roof deck access by roof deck access structure. Size and location per plan. | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 517 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2128 CARPENTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3120 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2923 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsFor 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 | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 314 N HOLLY 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 existing furnace and AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 226 MOORE ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1512-14 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT LEVELS 1 AND 2 IN EXISTING BUILDING. WORK AREA REQUIRED TO HAVE FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 304 | Daniel Pritzker | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. 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-2026-001892 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6517-21 HAVERFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004112 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2619 N 8TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE NON-RESIDENTIAL PORTION AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 950XL3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/ 13R STANDARD. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1019 S 9TH 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. For | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 344 N 52ND ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1513 S 13TH 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 | — | Garofalo Electric LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7708 DELPHI PL | Addition and/or AlterationELECTRIC: Install 300A service, meter bank, 60A house panel, all wiring throughout triplex, smoke alarms ,em. lighting. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | TIET NGUYEN | C | 19153 |