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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 3332 KENSINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Coffelt Contracting | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2050 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or Alterationreplace 5 outlets, 2 switches, 1fixtures--fishing |
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| 19134 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2750 E PACIFIC ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3323 EMERALD 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 | — | ZAIM TAHIRAJ | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 861 E ALLEGHENY AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3448 FRANKFORD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS IN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO ALTERATIONS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. THE BUILDING SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PHILADELPHIA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND FIRE CODES PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALTERATIONS. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3343 RAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100 amp to 200 amp --rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2343 E ALLEGHENY AVE | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3449 JANNEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND INSTALLATION OF PAINT BOOTH FOR VEHICLE PAINT AND FINISHING. PAINT BOOTH TO BE EQUIPED WITH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PER NFPA 17. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AT PAINT BOOTH. | 1 | A1 MECHANICAL INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3132 TILTON ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Residential HVAC system installation/alterations including 60,000 BTU furnace, 2.5-ton coil and condenser, associated 2-zone ductwork, supply registers and return grilles. Work per applicable EZ Permit standards. | — | Saliaj Remodeling LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2846 BOUDINOT ST | 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 | — | DARRYLS PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3479 HELEN ST | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN CRUB TRAP FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 551 E CAMBRIA ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2658 E CLEARFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to an existing structure to use as single family dwelling, details as shown on the plans | — | JAMES A SULLIVAN | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3435 MERCER ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007455 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 2907 KENSINGTON AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CF-2025-133142. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-133142. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUB | 1 | JUAN R VEGA | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3147 MILLER ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009351 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3147 MILLER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009351 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3147 MILLER 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 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3332 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove existing 200 AMP Electrical Panel Furnish and install a Siemens, Single-Phase, 200 AMP Rated, 40 Space, Main Breaker Load Center All work will comply with the 2020 NEC | — | Tobias Stoutenburgh | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3230 BELGRADE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2148 E ANN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace section of Main house drain in basement. | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2172 E CAMBRIA ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 8 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR | 1 | URBAN RENEWAL BUILDERS LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2831 FRANKFORD 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. Basement/ first floor - HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. Second and third floors - Ductless mini-split system with five indoor units. | — | Mariana Ristea | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete new rewire of single family home All new switches, outlets, gfis and smoke detectors All new lighting fixtures throughout All work to meet 2020 nec | — | Richard LaSalle JR | 19134 |