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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7718 MICHENER AVE |
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| 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 | 7500 CENTRAL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19111 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 2640 W OXFORD ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | 19121 |
| 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 | 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 | 1428 E LUZERNE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19124 |
| 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 | 2937 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & BACKWATER VALVE. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 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 | 1016 BARLOW ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE WIDENING OF AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | 19116 |
| 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 | 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 |
| 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 | 3066 MERCER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO INCLUDE ROOF DECK AT THE SECOND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH ST | AlterationsAMEND 10-01-2026 Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 1.5 bathrooms 1 kitchen sink 1 laundry sink Plumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009751 | — | Gary Thompson | 19122 |
| 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 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2935 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL BACKWATER VALVE ON MAIN DRAIN. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| 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 | 6061-63 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY USE WITH ACCESSORY OFFICE SPACE IN AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | DREAM HOME BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION | C | 19141 |
| 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 |