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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 201 S 52ND 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 | — | — | C | 19139 |
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| Issued Oct 1, 2026 |
| 7246 HEGERMAN 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork |
| — |
| QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST |
| 19135 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6045 W OXFORD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3400L S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall four 1-1/2" conduits from building to speaker pole on field. Run two from barn equipment room to field pole mounted speakers. Run two from tele-data room to field pole mounted speakers. | — | CONLEY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5545 LENA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of two (2) detached structures. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | RUGGIERO PLANTE LAND DESIGN LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 440 SLOCUM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2914 S SYDENHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationAll Romex wiring throughout 32 receptacles, 16 switches, 24 recessed lights, 4 smoke/co2 detectors, 1AC condenser. Install ARC Fault Breaker As per NEC 2020 | — | ANTHONY GARBARINO | 19145 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN 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 (108) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19130 |
| 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 | 2004 CECIL B MOORE AVE | New ConstructionInstall temporary on site power and construction trailer for new construction project. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | JOULE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 7640 THOURON AVE | 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 | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1345 W GRANGE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2400-14 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2040-42 WATERLOO ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-098291. FOR DEMOLITION OF SMOKE STACK STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXP | 1 | Kevin Nelson | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1016 BARLOW ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE WIDENING OF AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT BUILDING B (PHIPPS WING) TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES 2000SS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, 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 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SHELVING, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1500 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1846 E RUSSELL 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 HVAC system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5231 RACE 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 | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2943 RUTLEDGE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL & JOISTS TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2024-020615. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). ** SPECIAL INSPECTIONS REQUIRED ** | — | jonathan anyumba | 19134 |