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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6516 GLENMORE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Ping Architects | 19142 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 248 W ERIE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — |
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| 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 57 N ROBINSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING 50 GALLON ELECTRIC WATER HEATER | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5231 N 15TH 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2515 SWAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | WILLIAM BIERMAN JR | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3844 N SYDENHAM ST | Alterations3/4 WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2114 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE AND ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5918 CALLOWHILL ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-130137. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 5916, 5920 Callowhill. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 7232 ALGARD 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | Lapstone LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 912 COTTMAN AVE | SignINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED AWNING SIGN AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2943 TURNER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2320-34 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install automatic fire alarm system as per approved plans and 2020 NEC and 2019 NFPA 72 . -NOTED: SLC LOOP ZONED CORRECTLY ON REDRAW (SEE VAPPROVED SHEET) | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2613 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2450 CASTOR AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | JPE CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1818-20 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2525 FRANCIS HARPER DR | Addition and/or AlterationProvide (3) 500KW generators for temporary power to a 277/480V 3000A distribution panel feeding (6) EV chargers, (1) office trailer and (1) bathroom trailer as per 2020 NEC. | — | PARAMOUNT ELECTRICAL | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1256 S ISEMINGER 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. Install the following in 3rd floor addition 1-carrier 24k btu 3 port heatpump 2-carrier 1 direction 9k btu 1-carrier 1 direction 6k btu | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2642 CEDAR ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3830R WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). FOR SECURITY UPGRADE TO 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 | THE SULLIVAN COMPANY | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2022 E ONTARIO 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 328-30 W QUEEN LN | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5500 MIRIAM RD | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1611 MERIBROOK RD | 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, AC 2.5 Ton, Evaporator Coil, no new ductwork. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3300-22 N FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2022 S 68TH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19142 |