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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 7943 GILBERT ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19150 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1930 E LEHIGH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2418 W YORK ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Removal of tree from cornice and facade of roof line seal and repair opening) to resolve case #CF-2026-127919. 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-2026-127919. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs mad | 1 | NEW ERA CONSTRUCTION & MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4210 RICHMOND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2208 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. New curb trap, vent, new sewer line into house, new drain line in basement. | — | IAN JONAS & SON PLUMBING & HEATING | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING TWO NEW HORN/STROBES TO AN EXISTING SYSTEM. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1015 S 3RD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-006363 | — | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2016 MOORE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 7620 LINDBERGH BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (2) new signs to existing sign circuit. No new wiring or building permit involved. General Permit #GP-2026-006207 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5112 CEDAR 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 13, 2026 | 1710 W JUNIATA 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 6814 N 7TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Storm HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2148 N 3RD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013446 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2324 SAINT ALBANS ST | FenceReplace rear 6' fence with the same style and height fencing as per PHC approval. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2439 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000515 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 201 REX AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-003293 | — | EXPRESS POWER INC | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4744 MASCHER 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. Replace the existing with the same type, Gas Boiler 90% AFUE, 80,000 BTU, no new ductwork. APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1906 S 15TH 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 | — | S & J CONCEPTS, LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1200-08 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING 2-STORY STRUCTURE AND NEW A 4-STORY ADDITION FOR 53 DWELLING UNITS (6 AFFORDABLE UNITS) AND TO INCLUDE LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, INFILL, PARTIAL DEMO OF 3RD STORY, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *FOUNDATIONS UNDER CP-2026-002499. *ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OR WORK* | 53 | Dimitry Starominsky | C | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1832-34 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 145 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Wayman Fire | C | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5322 POPLAR 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 100 amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in kit, dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No Service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1402 WHARTON 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 325 FITZWATER 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 | — | Colin Leonard DBA Fitzwater Construction | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1903 1/2 ELSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2642 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind walls for dedicated outlets. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19125 |