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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 110 E ELEANOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19120 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5723 N MARSHALL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel |
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| A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC |
| 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 413 E WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND ADDITION WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. RESIDENTAIL OCCUPANCY TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION. | 2 | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 534 CARVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL Rooftop PV Solar System ,4.980kW (DC) with Electrical Panel Upgrade ,SURGE PROTECTION TO BE INSTALLED AT NEW PANEL PER:230.67(D) .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 243 E LOUDON ST | Addition and/or Alteration(3) 15 ampere duplex receptacles, (2) switch replacement, (2) replace fixture, (2) 3-way switch replacement, install dining room fixture, ground fault receptacle, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 517 ALCOTT 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 (21) 15 amperes duplex receptacle, (8) switch replacement, (3) install flush mount led ceiling fixture, (2) 3-way switch replacement, new receptacle and circuit, install dining room fixture, ground fault receptacle, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 186 W SPENCER AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 1 curb trap; fai | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 101 COLONIAL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5532 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 534 CARVER ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR A SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION. WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**** | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5141 N 2ND ST | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5435 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A 7' TYPE I KITCHEN HOOD INSTALLATION. **APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. ** | — | GOLDEN HOME REMODELING INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5129 N 5TH ST | New ConstructionTO INSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" COLT 200 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 | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE | AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. | — | NHAN T LE | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 211 W NEDRO AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5911 N 6TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4928 N 5TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | C DOC DESIGN, LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 4905 GRANSBACK 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 | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 4818 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) 8'-0" HOOD FOR A RESTAURANT WITH EXHAUST FAN AND A MAKE UP AIR FAN WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. ** SEPARATE FIRE SUPPRESSION PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM** | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5234 BINGHAM 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 Aug 5, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO 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. 96% 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 registers | — | T-B Contractor Co. | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 6017 MASCHER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 415 W RUSCOMB 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 Aug 3, 2026 | 4624 A 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. Exhaust fan in 2nd floor bathroom, per PHDC work order# 222611 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 342 E GALE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |