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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1151 S 19TH ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | 19146 | |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7021 LYNFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — |
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| 19149 |
| 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 | 2026 S SIMPSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO BUILDING. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 488 BYBERRY RD | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-002884 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 53R E LOGAN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL APPROVAL- REAR CARRIAGE HOUSE SHINGLE REPLACEMENT WITH WEATHER GREYED SHINGLES. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1728 RITNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a mixed-use building, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules, wiring and connections. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and the approved plans. | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 490 BYBERRY RD | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-002887 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1541 S CARLISLE 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. Install Goodman 96% 80k btu gas furnace with 3 ton ac and new ductwork Total 13 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4239 BARNETT ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. THIS PERMIT CANNOT LEGALIZE EXISTING DECKS NEWLY POURED CONCRETE FOOTINGS REQUIRED WITH THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19135 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2008 WALLACE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008375 | — | MICHAEL HUTCHINSON | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 837 E CHELTEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsExterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Exterior 1.5" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1343 E OXFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1906 S 15TH 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 2, 2026 | 2439 S PERCY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1310 N 57TH 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. Replace 100 Amp service with no increase, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. ,and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No service increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1206 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | ZITO COLOGERO | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2337 CATHARINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main drain in rear of property | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 206 E GIRARD AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 210 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1322 S 15TH 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* | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 5933 N WATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing 100- amp service with no charge increase. replace 20 amp circuit breaker panel. | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4602 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7651 RUGBY ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1915 N 11TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the complete demolition of the existing structure. For the erection of a six-story attached structure that includes two-pilot houses, and 66 bicycle parking spaces (including 56 Class 1A spaces). For site work to include landscaping, fences, and a surface parking lot with 21 spaces (including 1 standard accessible space, 1 van accessible space, 3 EV parking spaces, and 4 ride-share spaces). Size and location per plan. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19122 |