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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 235 KENILWORTH AVE | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 | |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 414 W DUNCANNON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SUPPLY CURB TO METER. |
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| ROBERT GOODMAN INC |
| 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 224-30 E TABOR RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 252 SULIS ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard replace outlets, lights and switches, Install outlet in Kit., Dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 425 W TABOR RD | Change of UseChild Care - Group Child Care | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 6013 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MARK ANDERLITE | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 325 E ROCKLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationNTERIOR RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING BASEMENT OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. WORK INCLUDES A NEW FULL BATHROOM, STORAGE AREA, PARGING OF EXISTING MASONRY WALLS, NEW DRYWALL, FLOORING, PAINTING, INTERIOR FINISHES, . BASEMENT TO REMAIN ACCESSORY TO THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY, AND NO WORK IS PROPOSED ON THE FIRST OR SECOND FLOORS. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN TH EPLANS. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4747 WHITAKER AVE | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 225 E TABOR RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5963 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MERCANTILE BUILDING (RETAIL STORE). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED ** | 1 | GOLDEN HOME REMODELING INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5162 D ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire only the first-floor store unit, fishing wire | — | Newman Lewis | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 237 KENILWORTH AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JAY EARL D | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 214 CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or Alteration100amp service and panel 30 space panel, 3-way switch replacements, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 1st and 2nd floors, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new receptacles and circuits, arc faults 2nd floor, replace receptacles and switches, smoke/carbon detectors according to NEC Fishing no service increase | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 113 WIDENER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE FROM CURB INTO THE BUILDING. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 190 E WALNUT PARK DR | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 220 W LAVEER ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service and meter socket upgrade as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4717 B ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. Replace 200 amp service with no increase, replace outlet, lights and switches. Install outlet in basement. (All Wires Are Fished) (No Service Increase) All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract | — | Vincent Williams | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5714 N 3RD 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 4825 N FRANKLIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 199 W NEDRO AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-082757. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | 1 | FAMILY & FRIENDS BUILDERS LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5504 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 5825 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200A service head, 200A service cable, 200A CT cabinet - Install 200A main panel, 30KVA step down tranformer from 240 to 208V - Install 70A, 120/208 3 phase breaker and terminate to bakery oven. | — | PHILLY TELECOM | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 446 VAN KIRK ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4744 MASCHER 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. Replace the existing with the same type, Gas Boiler 90% AFUE, 80,000 BTU, no new ductwork. APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4735 N 3RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19120 |