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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 151 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2408 S 16TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater |
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| 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 101 N 57TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1616 S CAMAC ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closures. NO DEMOLITION TO FIRE RATED ASSEMBLIES. 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, | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3111 WEYMOUTH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1827 SCHLEY ST | Alterations1 hot water heater, 1 kitchen sink, 1 laundry outlet, 2 lavatories, 2 water closets & 3 shower/tubs. | — | TOBIAS SELLEN | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2012 S 21ST 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. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3410 AUBREY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 226 E SEDGWICK 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 like/kind. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM *** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install new grounding system as per NEC 2020 code, install new plugs and switches and lights, install new smoke detector and carbon detector | — | Reid's Electrical Specialist Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5326 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR AND ETERIOR ALTERATION OF EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING; REPLACE ROOF OVER PORCH. DETAILS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Mateen and Sons Electrical LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1162 DORRANCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain, complete 3/4" water service | — | Ryan Hughes | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5209 LOCUST ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010482 | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3000 WOODHAVEN RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap FAI and main drain | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19154 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2621 SHIELDS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING CT AND FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 8036 DORCAS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a safe and code-compliant grid-tied solar system on an existing residential roof. 14 Panels, 6.02 kW DC. GP-2026-006754 | — | PMK Contractors LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1935 N PHILIP ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO DOCUMENT THE EXISTING USES AND OCCUPANCIES (VACANT COMMERCIAL AT THE BASEMENT THROUGH 1ST FLOOR AND GROUP R-2 FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS AT THE 2ND THROUGH 4TH FLOORS) THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1935 N PHILIP ST (AKA 1928-30 N 2ND ST PARCEL D) RESULTING FROM A LOT SUBDIVISION. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. REFER TO AP#800573 AND AP#1002718 FOR THE ORIGINAL ZONING AND BUILDING APPROVALS OF THI | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 39 E GARFIELD 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2008 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008375 | — | MICHAEL HUTCHINSON | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2360 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationErection of rear additions to include roof deck and pilot house per submitted plans. Extension of existing bedroom and no new bedrooms proposed. Unfinished and unhabitable existing basement to remain unfinished. | — | ADMIR VELKU | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2001-17 N 19TH 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 | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1335 S WOODSTOCK ST | New ConstructionEZ 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 HVAC system, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | Steve Steinbrook | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4428 TOLBUT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb traps and main drain, install new FAIs | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 960 N 66TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING CT AND FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19151 |