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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1333 HALE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19111 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 321 HARTEL AVE | 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 |
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| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1333 SAINT VINCENT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 7711 FERNDALE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a dormer addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing detached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | PEDRO E VARONA | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1430 GILHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap, fresh air inlet, regulation vent box and main house drain to foundation wall | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7508 BINGHAM 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6035 COLGATE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install exterior outside disconnect install general lighting in the basement along with a dedicated outlet for sump pump. No other wiring will be done pre fab house that is already wired | — | POYATT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New Construction- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Install exterior emergency disconnect.installing lighting in basement along with a outlet for sump pump There will be no other wiring done within the home as it is a prefab home and is already wired | — | POYATT ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 535 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A HANDICAP RAMP LOCATED ADJACENT TO CHURCH PARKING LOT. FOR USE AS PREVIOSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ********************* | 1 | Grimaldi Contractors LLC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 912 COTTMAN AVE | SignINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED AWNING SIGN AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1911 NAPFLE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY REAR ADDITION AND ERECTION OF ONE REAR ACCESSORY SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR, ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN | — | Shay Argaman | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6423-25 RISING SUN AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-121383 FOR REPAIRS TO FIRST-FLOOR FLOOR STRUCTURE PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | 1 | Jose Tirado | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 819 MAGEE 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 furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork. | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 535 RHAWN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | WACKENHUT F CO | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1233 GLENVIEW ST | AlterationsREPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP / FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 700 RHAWN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER FOUNTAIN WITHOUT PIPING. | — | keegan&cunnius plumbing and mechanical | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1430 GILHAM ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 6917-19 OAKLEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6137 BINGHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1416 TYSON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPartial rewire outlet, lights and switches. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 435 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall branch circuits for outlets and lighting for 2nd and 3rd floors residential space with 100 amp sub panel install branch circuits for outlets and lighting for ground floor offices. with 100 amp sub panel. all will be installed in accordance with 2020 NEC | — | THOMAS J MALKOWSKI JR | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6427 1/2 RISING SUN AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | C | 19111 |
| 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 | 1401 TUDOR ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED PHOTOVOLTAIC SYSTEM PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. | — | — | 19111 |