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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2623 N 34TH 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 | — | — | 19132 | |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 |
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| 3700-12 SPRUCE ST |
| Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR A SITEWORK PERMIT PER APPROVED PLANS. PLUMBING WORK TO BE INCLUDED AS PART OF THE WORK. |
| — |
| WOLFE SCOTT ASSOCIATES, INC |
| C |
| 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5435 DISCHER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" Water service, Curb trap, and FAI | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2815 CAMBRIDGE ST | 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. New duct work with system hvac installation 92% Gas Furnace 60000btu 3.0ton and AC unit 3.0 ton 13.4Seer | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1419 S 49TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005908 | 1 | SRV SERVICES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2851 BRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1540 HAMILTON ST | Lot Line RelocationRelocation of ONE lot line to create TWO lots Parcel A and Parcel B as per approved plan. Parcel A use to remain parking lot. No construction proposed. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2009 S DARIEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4250 POWELTON 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3517 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 12737 ELNORA RD | Addition and/or AlterationProper rewiring of two existing sconce light to include rerouting of conduit and replacing the wiring | — | AMP FLOW ELECTRIC LLC | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationAddition to existing fire alarm system for code compliance for new tenant fitout (HONEYGROW) -2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | John Mitchell | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 314-16 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3833 CRESSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair broken pipe | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1506 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INTERIOR ALTERATION AND RENOVATION, INCLUDING A THREE (3)-STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING GARAGE STRUCTURE AND TWO (2) ROOF DECKS ACCESSED FROM THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FOURTH FLOOR, AS PER THE APPROVED PLAN. | — | JRRL LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 20-22 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall Lights, Switches, and Receptacles as per 2017 NEC. | — | GREGORY TERINONI | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1521 PINE ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY (9 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ******************************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ***************************************************** | — | — | 19102 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1255 S NEWKIRK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2441 N 6TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 1-1/2" COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1918 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLights, switches, outlets, lights one panel, wiring throughout | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4643-45 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1037 SNYDER AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE BASEMENT. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2118 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING ROOFTOP UNIT (RTU-1) PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. | — | Fusion Mechanical Services, LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Change of UseVacant | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 9944 SANDY RD | 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 |