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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3515 RAND 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 | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 |
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| 3132 TILTON 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 Rehab / new wiring through out |
| — |
| Armand Parllaku |
| 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1001 E ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Palace Builders NA, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2242 E TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | AGIM BAJRAMI | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3509 G 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 Two 3-way switch replacement, 3 GFCI kitchen, washer, one GFCI bathroom, 7 LED fixtures, 2 receptacle living room, two redistribute circuit, one light fixture front, 13 receptacle replacement, 17 switches replacement (All wires are fished as per 2020 nec) | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, OR FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ************************* | 1 | MILEX CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2832 C ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3114 TULIP ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2024-104354 TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF STAR ANCHOR BOLTS FOR THE REPAIRS TO THE FRONT AND REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT | — | A. Bishter Builders, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1840 E LIPPINCOTT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 3310 MALTA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2943-45 ALMOND 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2946 ARAMINGO 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 WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 3644 JASPER 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2828 N WATER 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 basement 1 15 ampere duplex receptacle, 2 each bedroom 4 Basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp, AC living Room 1 Electric race ways (wire mold), 80 feet throughout house Ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor, kitchen 1 ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - second floor, bathroom 1 install 3-way switches, plus wir | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2901-05 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3439 ARBOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1818-20 E SCHILLER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING CT & FAI. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3426 ELLA ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-002298. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3424, 3428 Ella. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1914 E THAYER ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-011740. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 1912, 1916 E. Thayer. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 645 E WISHART ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-115526. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 643, 647 E. Wishart. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1816 E LIPPINCOTT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing ct and fai | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3042 MILLER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3412 KENSINGTON AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-013745. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 3410, 3414 Kensington. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3412 KENSINGTON AVE | 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3096 ARAMINGO AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |