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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1546 N ALDEN 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 | — | — | 19131 | |
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| 5700-30 CITY AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND 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. |
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| HUNTER MECHANICAL INC |
| C |
| 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1327 N FRAZIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | NHAN T LE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5240 ARLINGTON 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. Install new Dakin 5 zone ductless mini split system. 18K BTU in living room and 7K BTU in each of (4) bedrooms. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2428 N 56TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstallation of 1 kitchen sink without piping. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 601 N 53RD 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. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6012 DREXEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION FOR COSMETIC WORK ONLY, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | 5 | Jncbuilders & Design | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5723 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5202 LEBANON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing MD, CT, FAI | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3938 LANKENAU AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. *********************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *********************************** | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | 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 Rewire Throughout | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2034 N 56TH ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5323 EUCLID ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2026 N 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1436 N 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5700-30 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (11) existing sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | SVYATOSLAV SACHKO | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1750 ABERDEEN 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 100 Amp service and panel - 30 space panel in basement 1 basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp in kitchen 1 bonding hot water heater 1 basement electric race ways wire mold, 80 feet throughout house ground fault receptacle in kitchen 1 ground fault receptacle behind freezer 1 ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor kitchen co | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2651 WENTWORTH RD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5240 ARLINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCREASING THE SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS SERVICE TO 200 AMPS. Adding 200 amp exterior disconnect as required by nee 2020 NEC code. Replacing existing indoor Main breaker panel with new 42 circuit main lug only (M.L.O.) panel inside dwelling with whole home surge protection device. | — | VBA CREST HOLDINGS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5209 DIAMOND 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2405 N 50TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2134 N WANAMAKER 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 Replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |