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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 151 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. |
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| Reliant Utilities LLC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 9004 BUTTONWOOD PL | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING REAR DECK OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON PLANS. | — | NEW AGE REMODELING GROUP LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1901-05 WALNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property**PHC APPROVAL-PHC approval form included (PHCAPP_1901-05 Walnut St_9.30.2026_interior demo), stamped by Josh Schroeder (9/30/2026). No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. No work to the front facade as part of this permit. For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of const | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2117 PORTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial rewire including rewiring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and kitchen including lights, receptacles, smoke/co detectors | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4785 RICHMOND ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4511 N 17TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4241 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN NFPA 13R SYSTEM THROUGHOUT STRUCTURE SERVICED BY A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2-INCH WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3200 WALNUT ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 827 N NEWKIRK 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. Install new 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6603 LINCOLN DR | Addition and/or AlterationRewire kitchen with lights, outlets and switches | — | KOSMATOS MECHANICAL INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 7718 MICHENER AVE | 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 piping/ ductwork | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-002104 | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1622 S WILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1522 W SERGEANT ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH 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. Wiring throughout light outlets. Receptacles and smoke detectors | — | AMP FLOW ELECTRIC LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3101 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | LITHIUM CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1430 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE FROM CURB TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | ANTHONY WEBSTER | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5346 BALTIMORE AVE | 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. , living room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No service increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3200-22 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (18) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1020 JOHNSTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1016 BARLOW ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE WIDENING OF AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2924 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 869 N STILLMAN 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. Install 2 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19130 |