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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL MODIFICATION OF THE REAR EXTERIOR WALL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1903 1/2 ELSTON 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 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 803 S 8TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009957 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1147 SNYDER AVE | 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. To install one central heating and A/C (2.5-ton, 1000 CFM) system and ductwork for the existing single family. HVAC unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 15 diffusers). | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1908-10 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002011 | — | PINHAS MALKA | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6501-95 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITIONS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS, AND NEW DOORS. 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. | 1 | MARK SHABLIN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6 OREGON AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | ATHENA CONTRACTING INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1812 N FRONT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and FAI | — | Gary Thompson | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 935 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2132 S 64TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RESIDENTAL REHAB REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING ELECTRICAL WIRING THROUGHOUT THE DWELLING. REPLACE EXISTING WIRING AT EXISTING SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES, LIGHTING OUTLETS, AND CIRCUITS All work to be performed according to the 2020 NEC. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1843 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002378 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2206 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **NOTE-WINDOW BEROOMS REQUIRED TO HAVE GUARDS | 2 | SZM Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 995 SANGER ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1600 PLACID ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | ZOOM DRAIN PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 4842 BROWN 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1903 DALKEITH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 7424 RUSKIN RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2210 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. **NOTE-WINDOW BEROOMS REQUIRED TO HAVE GUARDS | 2 | SZM Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5618 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2531 MANTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001675 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1023 CLINTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationREMOVE EXISTING 100 AMP PANEL SWAP OUT WITH NEW 100 AMP PANEL ALL WORK AS PER 2020 NEC CODE | — | D'NARPO ELECTRICAL | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1822 E HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP SERVICE, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT, FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING SYSTEM, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND EXIT SIGNS AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE SYSTEM AS PER 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 7530 ELMWOOD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19153 |