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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 814 N 64TH 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. | — | — | 19151 | |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1779 PLYMOUTH 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 |
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| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 515 WILDER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. ALTERATION/RPAIR STRICTLY PROHIBITED WITH THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1714 WASHINGTON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF TWO (2) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2828 N GARNET 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4204 W THOMPSON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 6233 WALTON AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7029 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. REPLACE FLOORING, CABINETRY. TILE, BATH FIXTURES, PATCH AND PAINT DRYWALL AS REQUIRED. EXISTING 1 HOUR FIRE RATING BETWEEN UNITS TO REMAIN. NO WORK IN EXISTING BASEMENT AND NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT FOR THE EXISTING BASEMENT. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2545 S 61ST 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4512-16 LANCASTER AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)For a certificate of occupancy for a business occupancy to an existing space (space 101) . | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2204 FAIRMOUNT AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementRepair loose brownstone on headers and sills on exterior walls and stairs to be refinished as per PHC approval. ALL existing headers and sills to remain, this is cosmetic work/finish work as per PHC Approval. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit as per PHC Approval. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 23 N PAXON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center; Residential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | C | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 315-23 N 12TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | 19107 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 124 S 18TH ST | Shelter/Platform- Erection of a sidewalk shelter platform as per Engineered Plans. Streets Department permit is required for sidewalk closure prior to the start work. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1932 E TIOGA 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 Jul 9, 2026 | 8031 MANSFIELD AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2610 E CUMBERLAND 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3601 S BROAD ST | Fireworks / Pyrotechnics DisplayFlame and indoor 1.4g pyro. All effect shall adhere to the 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code and applicable NFPA referenced standards. These shall include but not limited to NFPA 1126,1123 and NFPA 160. The safe operation of all effects is the responsibility of the shooter. Permit approval is subject to a demo to the assigned Fire Code official. | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 8100-16 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 611 W 65TH 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 | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7142 GLENLOCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | YIWEN WANG | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 2321 N HANCOCK ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel Replace underfloor plumbing for three fixtures for the city. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19133 |