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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1724 GREEN 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. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). Replace existing heat pump and air handler only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. No new ductwork. | — | GILCO ENTERPRISES INC | 19130 | |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 |
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| 1820 N 27TH ST |
| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater |
| — |
| 1 800 HEATERS INC |
| 19121 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3358 DISSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 229-37 N 4TH ST | 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. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 423 E ASHMEAD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE, FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007137 | — | BARRY HASSAN | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007145 | — | BARRY HASSAN | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 1525 GRANT AVE | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 1311 W SELTZER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace 3/4" water line | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 745 S 15TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY UNSAFE VIOLATION NO. CF-2026-068028 TO INCLUDE JOIST REPLACEMENT AND STAR BOLT INSTALLATION AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEER'S REPORT. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | Grimaldi Contractors LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 7245 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007136 | — | BARRY HASSAN | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 424 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | GREGORY B SHIELDS | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 9705 NORTHEAST AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 4843 RIDGE AVE | 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 | — | William Mitchell | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 4544 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRenovation of 2nd floor including bathroom and bedrooms. Current layout is 3 bedrooms but we are changing layout to 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom to make room for more closet space. single family dwelling. details per plan. | — | NICK TSIAKANIKAS | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-009828 | 2 | Felix and Son Contractors Inc | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 1923 BERKSHIRE 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 6114 WISSAHICKON AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 4272 VIOLA ST | 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 Complete rough wiring and final electrical installation throughout the entire property, including a new upgraded 200-amp electrical service. Electrical service increased from 100- amp. Work includes all required branch circuits, panel, breakers, lighting connections, switches, receptacles, smoke and carbon-monoxide alarms, an | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1420 N 30TH 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 2447 N 6TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000524 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 4459 MORRIS ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-041442- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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-2026-041442. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PER | — | jonathan anyumba | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1048 W ORLEANS ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP MAIN SERVICE EQUIPMENT WITH GROUNDING AND SUB FEEDERS FOR 1 APARTMENT, COMMERCIAL SPACE, AND LANDLORD PANEL. WIRING THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, HARDWIRE SMOKE ALARMS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING, AND EXIT SIGNS PER 2017 NEC. ROUGH AND TRIM OUT NEW FIRE ALARM SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install fire alarm wiring per Siemens drawings and install devices as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | C | 19104 |