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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2331 N FRONT ST | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6461 MILTON ST | Alterationsinstall 4" soil Stack | — |
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| 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6354 REVERE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AT GROUND FLOOR OF MIXED-USE BUILDING. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 925 ARCH 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 | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 225 N 64TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 603 LARAMIE PL | 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 | — | Pizarro Flooring LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1339 W ROCKLAND 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 | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2309-11 WALLACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4238-40 CHESTER AVE | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFor the demolition of all existing structures. For the lot line subdivision of 1 parcel (Parcel A 4238-40 CHESTER AVE) into 4 parcels (Proposed Parcel B/C/D/E) as per attached survey drawing | — | Harman Deutsch Corp | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6609 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT M METZGER | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 255 S ITHAN ST | EZ Wall 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 Aug 25, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF DAMAGED COLUMN AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-058504. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SI | 1 | FREEDOM ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1101-11 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Cat 6 cables from the Customer's IDF on the 11th fl to renovation areas, 7 single CAT6 cable locations, 2 single CAT6 locations for WAPs, 1 dual Cat6 cable location (one date/one voice) and 1 quad CAT 6 cable location. | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1910 RITTENHOUSE SQ | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF VERTICAL ADDITIONS TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Studio C Architecture LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 2422 N PARK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - Curb Trap, FAI plus 10ft of Main Drain | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOL. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | JOSHUA GERSHMAN | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1653 MARGARET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete new rewire of single family home All new switches, outlets, gfis and smoke detectors All new lighting fixtures throughout All work to meet 2020 nec | — | Richard LaSalle JR | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 112 E ALLEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR TWO STORY PORTION OF AN EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE USE OF BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. 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 | Aristone Louxz | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1450-52 POINT BREEZE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1924 W NEDRO AVE | 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 Aug 25, 2026 | 1001 E ONTARIO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO A PORTION OF 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 | Palace Builders NA, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1313 N 26TH 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 Aug 25, 2026 | 1909 W THOMPSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | 19121 |