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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1427 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. TWO - 2 TON/24000 BTU AND 5KW BACKUP HEAT KIT. TWO - CONDENSERS IN BACKYARD 13 TOTAL DIFFUSERS TWO APPLIANCES CONNECTED VIA DUCTWORK | — | MWMT Co. | 19140 | |
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| 3418 KIP ST |
| 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. |
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| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5949 MEDIA ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A CHILD CARE-CHILD CARE CENTER AT 1ST FLOOR. ****************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ********************************* | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2315 W HAROLD ST | 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | STEVEN MURAWSKI | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1841 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002373 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 340 N 10TH ST | Lawful Occupancy (LO) ONLYFOR LAWFUL OCCUPANCY IN EXISTING SPACE AS APPROVED UNDER BUILDING PERMIT #874895 (AND AMENDED UNDER PERMIT #986410). | — | — | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1156 S 13TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 9573 WALLEY 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 | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4344 WAYNE 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 | 714 KEELY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck onto an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Nex Gen Exterior Home Remodeling | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2026-001865 | — | Scott Poland | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3701 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND CONSTRUCTION OF DUCTWORK ABOVE CEILING IN TANK ROOM FOR THE ADDITION OF HUMINIDY CONTROL TO THE EMBRYOLOGY TANK ROOM. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ************************************* | — | HSC BUILDERS & CONSTRUCTION | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6321 MCCALLUM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. NO STRUCTURAL WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | Compleat Restoration and Construction Co Inc | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2333 N COLLEGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service replacement (no increase in service) (4) battery-operted smoks/co, (1)20 amp line to 1st fl for single receptacle (fishing only ) PHDC#224693 | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6543 REGENT 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5400-06 ELLA ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Religious Assembly | — | VICENCIO C DANILO | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1508 S 22ND ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1008 S FRAZIER 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 6, 2026 | 5818 KNOX ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REMOVAL AND RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FRONT EXTERIOR WALL, 1ST FLOOR FRAMING REPAIRS, AND REAR EXTERIOR WALL REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION #690260. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #690260. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINE | — | Sqkz llc | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2604 S HUTCHINSON 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 / Replace an existing 100 AMP Service with new 100 AMP Service per code requirements | — | Kearns Electric Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5328 SAUL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 9100 BLUE GRASS RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition onto an existing detached structure. For site improvements to include additional parking spaces (new total of 15 spaces, including 2 accessible spaces) and landscape screening. Size and location per plans. | — | Hormigon LLC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1227 S 15TH 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6941 FORREST AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 102 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP B SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT WITH TAKE-OUT. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | TIAN XING CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19106 |