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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2639 S 58TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT. | — | DKM MECHANCIAL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 |
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| 341 N FRONT ST |
| New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
| — |
| GM MECHANICAL SERVICES |
| 19106 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4800 OLD YORK RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3743 N PARK AVE | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5415 SAUL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing for three fixtures | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3101 S 61ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 744 S MILDRED 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2932 GRANSBACK ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-135660. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2930 Gransback. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence across front of property. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6018 KERSHAW ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2915 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1606 N 72ND ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. PIPE BURSTING METHOD. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2206 N VAN PELT ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1928 E SOMERSET ST | AlterationsLateral seal ONLY. | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1722 S EDGEWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB STOP TO METER. | — | MARC K DANIELS | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1522 E PALMER 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. | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2206 N VAN PELT ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-108023. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2204, 2208 N. Van Pelt. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO SIT DOWN RESTAURANT (GROUP B) AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC * | 1 | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 250 E CLEARFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1709 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN PKWY | Temporary Tents and CanopiesTent Erection on Benjamin Franklin Parkway as approved by Parks and recreation approval and 2018 Philadelphia Fire Code. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3435 CRESSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Storm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets and main drains | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 535 RHAWN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | WACKENHUT F CO | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2520 S 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 5" curb trap, 4" vent, 4" house drain | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 118 N 3RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3743 N PARK AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-116864. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 3741 N. Park. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2861 N GARNET ST | Alterations1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink & 1 hot water heater. | — | TRIPLE M CONTRACTING | 19132 |