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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2708 E SOMERSET ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New Construction |
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| ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP |
| 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1932 E MADISON 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3038 MARTHA ST | Addition and/or Alteration(1) 20 amp line to 1st fl for single receptacle, (2) battery-operated smokes, ( 1) battary operated co (Fishing only, ) PHDC# 224111 | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2300 CASTOR AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR EARTH DISTURBANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ON-SITE UTILITIES (NEW 2" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING WORK. **2021 IBC REVIEW** | — | MARK SHABLIN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2537 E MADISON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | East Philly Plumbing & Heating, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3461 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-004999 | — | Thomas Curran | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2044 E MONMOUTH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-026115 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO THE REAR BUILDING PORTION AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-026115. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING T | — | MORHAF A SHIEKYOUSEF | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2615 E BIRCH 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 furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3100 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3528-78 I ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Take-Out Restaurant | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3211-27 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000259: ELECTRICAL : Electrical fitout of fitness center < than 2k sq' . -2017 NEC. **No fire alarm on this permit** | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1849 E CORNWALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a wooden landing as well as a straight stair lift at the front entrance of this residence. details per plan. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3441 ARBOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3230 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 1,000-amp service, fire alarm, and all interior wiring. All work per approved plans | — | SHAWN MALLOY | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005018 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3323 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3013 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsINSTALL 1" WATER SERVICE WITH CURB STOP FROM THE CURB INTO BUILDING. INSTALL NEW 1" WATER METER IN BASEMENT. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOHN J DEVINE | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2056 BELLMORE 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3211-27 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000259: ELECTRICAL : Electrical fitout of fitness center < than 2k sq' . -2017 NEC. **No fire alarm on this permit** | — | Hasa Electric llc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3110 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND RENOVATION TO CONVERT TO A TWO (2) FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLANS, ** NO CHANGE IN BUILDING FOOTPRINT IS PERMITTED IN THIS PERMIT. ** | — | KLAUDIO BYLIS | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2846 BOUDINOT ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-072251. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2844, 2848 Boudinot. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | Raymond Smith | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR UNIT 2C WITHIN EXISTING BUILDING FOR USE AS WAREHOUSE AND ACCESSORY OFFICE. SEE PERMIT CP-2026-001389 FOR PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 6, 2026 | 656 E HILTON ST | 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 Sep 5, 2026 | 3536 BRADDOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19134 |