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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1126 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 | 409 S 51ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19143 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4430 LANCASTER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACE. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1124 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 | 2925 HURLEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1122 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 | 2201 N 7TH 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 | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2140 ANCHOR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall as per 2017 NEC: b. Demo cut and make safe for removal by others. c. Provide temporary power & lighting. d. Supply and install power branch circuit wiring. e. Supply and install duplex, quad & GFCI receptacles as per plans. f. Supply and install lighting package as per lighting schedule. g. Supply and install lighting controls and lighting branch circuit wiring. h. Supply and install data rings and strings as per plans. i. Supply and install (18) power poles as per no | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2007 RIDLEY 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 | — | — | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4499 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew lighting, switches, receptacles and communication outlet provisions.-2020 NEC -NOTED: FLOOR OUTLETS- | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6748 GUYER AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install piping for 3 toilets,1 shower, 2 tubs, 2, kitchens , laundry sinks, 2 water heaters, 3 lavatories | — | Austin Batenga | 19142 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 7337 BROOKHAVEN RD | 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 MAIN SERVICE TO 200 AMP, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19151 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 31 S REDFIELD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - 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. 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 fou | — | — | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1010 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Proposed interior alterations to an existing three-story, single-family residence. Direct replacement stair from basement to first floor within existing opening. New full bathroom and bedroom at first floor. Remove and infill two garage door openings(ZP-2026-009527). No change to building footprint, height | — | Michael Brian Dunphy Jr | 19147 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1827 PENNINGTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the legalization of the rear deck addition. Size and location per plan. | — | — | 19151 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1639 N 77TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Cesspool | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19151 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1911 NAPFLE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION AND ERECTION OF ONE REAR ACCESSORY SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR, ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN | — | Shay Argaman | 19111 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2058 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationBasement interior renovations and for the erection of basement front entrance steps to an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2818 N 20TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 819 MAGEE 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. Replace existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19111 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2918 RUTLEDGE ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. Stu | — | — | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6820 N GRATZ ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19126 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1821 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2358 N VAN PELT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19132 |
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