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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1711 MONUMENT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Austin Batenga | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 422 E ALLENS LN | 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 26, 2026 | 1171 MOREFIELD RD | AlterationsFor 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 | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 11081 KNIGHTS RD | Addition and/or AlterationModification of the fire alarm system as per 2019 NFPA 72. 1. Mobilize the site 2. The removal of the existing Edwards fire alarm panel from the Coresite location inside the school and to tie in those existing fire alarm devices into the main building fire system. 3. All work for the fire alarm system shall be performed by Everon. 4. It is estimated that the smoke detectors and pull station in this room will be tied into the initiating loop for the main building fire alarm system. The existing | — | CAD Electric Inc | C | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2938 N 12TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Willis Fire Protection | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5007 RENO ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Installation of a unit swap of a 60k btu gas furnce. No new ductwork. Reusing all exisiting duct work. , NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3523 KENSINGTON AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-010240 All electrical work to be performed as per plans provided. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2004 S 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1978 W HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (12'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS TO INCLUDE GAS PIPING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1516 N DARIEN ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN NINE (9) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | Vector Solution Group LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5907 MASCHER 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 with same like and kind, no duct work., NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3325-95 FOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical demolition and disposal as required for new work. Furnish and install new complete electrical wiring and systems as required for the new elevator system to function as per 2017 NEC. Provide all core drilling as required for your work. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | DANYELLE PURDIE | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT 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. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 138 W UPSAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationKitchen renovation including structural beam. New deck at first floor rear. | — | Kenny Grono | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 122 N WILTON 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 | — | LAJUAN THOMAS FIERS | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5500 ANGORA TER | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 1201 FANSHAWE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS, INCLUDING ELIMINATION OF ONE (1) INTERIOR PARKING SPACE (GARAGE), 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 SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DA CHENG GAO | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a fire Alarm NEC 2017,NFPA 2016 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 6809 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 9898 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2301 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Binsky & Snyder, LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **IMC 2021** AMENDED AS OF 10/27/2026 TO STAMP PLANS** | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 927 EMERSON ST | Lot Line RelocationFor the relocation of lot lines (consolidation) to create one (1) lot (parcel 'A') from two (2) existing lots (927 & 931 Emerson St.). Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 2558 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE FIRST FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACE AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13R STANDARD. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4614 SPRUCE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002070 Install sprinkler system | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19139 |