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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3309 MUTTER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6902 ARDLEIGH 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 Oct 14, 2026 | 809 MOORE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7508 BINGHAM 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3762 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002872 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2043 WILDER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2024-007477 FOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | Peace Brothers Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 435 W CLEARFIELD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1050 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationADDING A/V DEVICES, MANUAL PULL STATION AND RELOCATING TWO EXISTING MANUAL PULL STATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY INSTALLED FIRE ALARM PANEL AS PER 2019 NFPA 72. DEVICES CONNECTED TO EXISTING FIRE ALARM PANEL IN BUILDING'S MAIN ELECTRICAL ROOM. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2567 E THOMPSON 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. Remove and replace the main 3rd story low slope/rubber roof on home. Excludes all other roofs. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3713 LANCASTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1112-20 LOMBARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 940 BRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3301 N 22ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 111 N 10TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-088396 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF A CHIMNEY DAMAGED BY EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT AND PLAN. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-088396. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQ | 1 | LINS DECORATION CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4728 LARCHWOOD 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7345 E WALNUT LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7827 BALDWIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2121 E ALLEGHENY AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND 13R THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING WITH 4” FIRE SERVICE AND 4" BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN A METER PIT. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4422 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY FOR TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | FAB RENOVATIONS | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4724 SILVERWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationAmend Permit 10/16/2026 - a new meter and disconnect are being installed outside, along with new load side cable to panel. 2 ground rods and cold water ground. this service will remain 100 amps Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace 100 amp service riser Replace 100 amp panel and update grounding The seu cable powering the home is damaged and needs replacing. still 100 amps | — | Michael Villa | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1651 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 1kw electric sign outline light | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3737 N 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1735 N DOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1438 N 29TH 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 | — | — | 19121 |