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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 571 HERMAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING WATER HEATER | — | Eric Slifkin | 19144 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1437 SNYDER AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1465 N 59TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor alterations to the front porch to accommodate a new Vertical Platform Lift. Size and location per plans. Vertical Platform lift to be installed per manufacturer's specifications. A separate Electrical permit is required to provide power to the lift. | — | ALL ACCESS CO | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1616 S CAMAC 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 | — | Rider Homes | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1120 STATE ST | New construction, addition, GFA change** Amendment 10/16/26 to show roof deck setback.** For the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Founders Row GC, LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | New Hope Home Improvements | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2627 MUHLFELD 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 INCREASE the service to 200 amps service (increase the service is part of this job), panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1004 S 49TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3410 GOODMAN 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 7, 2026 | 11976 ACADEMY RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas power vent water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 170 S INDEPENDENCE MALL W | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 | TOTAL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REINFORCEMENT REQUIRED TO AN EXISTING ROOF TO SUPPORT 10 TON RTU AT TENANT SPACE #28. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. *********************************** | 1 | NATIONAL MAINT & BUILD OUT LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 400 E MERMAID LN | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19118 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4262-72 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF COVERINGS, ELEMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | Steve Mello | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4717 B 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1238 W OAKDALE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 full water service from main to meter | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-011337 install 200amp service with panel, 200 amp with 30 circuits and wire throughtout the house. Install swtches, receptacles, smoke, hardwires, 4" LED recessed lights, and Arc fault breakers | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 282 S 52ND ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 122 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. Work on 3rd floor | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4109 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (4) new signs to existing sign circuit. No new wiring or building permit involved. General Permit #GP-2026-004977. | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4959 PENNWAY 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6114 KINGSESSING AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" domestic water service | — | David R Smith | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 226 S 52ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair 3/4" water distribution line at sidewalk outside only. | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH 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. Install 200-Amps service with 2 gang, and 100 Amp per each panel. (Existing 200-Amp service size. replacing the equipment.) Install lights throughout each unit. install outlets throughout. Install smoke detectors hardwire interconnected at each apartment. Install smoke detectors hardwired interconnected at each apartment. Run all lines to each | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5018 W THOMPSON ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19131 |