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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 421 DALY ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2032-42 S JUNIPER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of existing 20 amps/120v two circuits, two switches and bath lights. (120v/208v). |
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| EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC |
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| 19148 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1308 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire kitchen and bathroom with GFI receptacles, approximately (15) recessed lights and approximately (8) switches per code. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2032-42 S JUNIPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | GUTLEI INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 520 MCKEAN 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2010 S 6TH 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 614 JOHNSTON 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. 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 fou | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 20 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003807 | — | WHITEMARSH ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCION INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2303 S 7TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY AWNING SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | NEW YORK SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2301 S PERCY 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 419 MCKEAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 725 PORTER ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1602 E PASSYUNK AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Meng Xi Zheng | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 323 SNYDER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1020 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temp cables from two 200kw generators to field distro boxes for concert. Concert dates 9/19/2026 | — | CONLEY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH 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 Increase existing service to 200 AMP - Wiring throughout - Meter install - Appliance installation - Bath Fans - Smoke detectors - Permit & Inspection | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1817-19 E MOYAMENSING AVE | 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. 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 fou | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 226 MOORE ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2421 S 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2224 S 10TH 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 | — | HARRY BECK | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1014 EMILY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2238 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationDevice corrections, GFCI outlet replacements, correct reverse polarity, dryer outlet branching from existing laundry circuit. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1821 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationExtension of fire alarm system to serve temporary trailer restrooms including the installation of 5 smoke detectors, 5 ceiling mount speaker/strobes, 2 pull stations and monitoring modules. | — | CAD Electric Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 130 SIGEL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1027 WATKINS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |