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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 614 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS 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 TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
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| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 3230 N 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReceptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3517 N 23RD ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS . FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. ** EXCAVATION WORK TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE REVIEW** *PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.* | 6 | Oliveiras Remodeling INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4025 OLD YORK RD | 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 Basement 1 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, each bedroom 3 BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, dining room 1 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, bathroom 2nd floor 1 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - FIRST FLOOR, kitchen 2 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, bathroom 1 INSTALL 3-WAY SWITCHES, PLUS WIRING, first to sec | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1615 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations as per plans. NO WORK PROPOSED NOR APPROVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH IS UNHABITABLE SPACE. BASEMENT IS TO REMAIN UNFINISHED WITH NO FINSH WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. | — | East Coast Complete Construction inc | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 167 SABER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4543 N 19TH ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3533 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall one new exterior GFCI-protected receptacle in proposed VPL area to supply vertical platform lift equipment. Extend branch circuit from existing grounded interior/porch receptacle. Install receptacle in lockable weatherproof enclosure with extra-duty/in-use cover. | — | 2 Live Wires, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 137 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install Pyrochem PCL 300 kitchen fire suppression system, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3524 N RANDOLPH 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 3-way switch replacements, arc fault 20 amp, dryer circuit 30 amp, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, install bedroom fixtures, install door bell, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery ope | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3901 N SMEDLEY ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 174 W ANNSBURY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1208 W AIRDRIE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3759 N 18TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3539 N 16TH ST | New Construction INSTALL SERVICE EQUIPMENT, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EXIT SIGNS, FIRE ALARM .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3628 N 15TH 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 | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3302 MUTTER 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 | — | Kensington Contractors LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1948 ROWAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | MWMT Co. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3539 N 16TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3744 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3927 N PARK AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. TO BE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3700S N BROAD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2024-002351 | — | JAMES J ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3401 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR THE USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (7 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND TO INCLUDE TWO (2) OFF- STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES ACCESSED BY A REAR SHARED DRIVEWAY. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. ******************************************* | 7 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |