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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2804-06 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace service wire and meter with 200a service | — | LIN FENG ZHENG | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 199 W NEDRO AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-082757. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). |
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| 1 |
| FAMILY & FRIENDS BUILDERS LLC |
| C |
| 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 841 SELMER RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4825 N FRANKLIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2550 A ST | AlterationsLateral Seal ONLY. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6120 E WISTER ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionEZ PERMIT STANDARD CHIMNEY AND VENT EXTENSION For Residential Type Appliances for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (three stories or less). Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2533 N 12TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-007017 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2308 TASKER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall 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 foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1158 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a roof deck and exterior spiral staircase, and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | LEPORE PROPERTIES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6036 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFinish basement, keep the exiting door from the back of the house, portion bathroom, laundry with mechanical room, mancave, keep garage. Basement renovation of an existing single family attached structure. no excavations in the basement. details per plan. | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1828 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1901 MASCHER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL/REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 650 FAIRMOUNT AVE | New ConstructionInstall 1200 amp service with grounding, lighting, receptacles, smoke/CO alarms, telecommunication wiring, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Arber Sulaj | C | — |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 532 W CORNWALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB IN.. | — | IAN JONAS & SON PLUMBING & HEATING | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 175 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction 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 foundation slab | — | GLIDDEN CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1010 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 200 AMP service and home rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1222 W LOUDON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5416 ARLINGTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 490 BYBERRY RD | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-002887 | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7415 PEREGRINE PL | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel (no increase in size) Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install surge protector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 8238 FAYETTE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1117 FITZWATER ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 141 E SPRINGER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008853 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2132 E HUNTINGDON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the demolition and reconstruction of the first-floor rear. For interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Mr Contractor inc | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2463 JASPER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. (UNDERPINNING NOT A PART OF THIS PERMIT). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (NFPA 13D) WORK. ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C/O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 2 | JAMES BRAND | 19125 |