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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3139 FONTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19121 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1525 N HOLLYWOOD 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 |
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| mark g ebner |
| 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1957 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-013766 | — | Craig Dwyer | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1234 N 29TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-009272 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO ROOF AND CHIMNEY 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. | — | William Klotz | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1725 SEYBERT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-000455 | — | ROMAN ZELINSKI | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1700 W MONTGOMERY AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2230 RIDGE AVE | AlterationsFor 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 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2230 RIDGE AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-000414. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2232 Ridge. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2124 N 28TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (exterior wall, sister joists and window header) to resolve case #719028. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #719028. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2916 W OXFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.720kWp PV system GP-2026-004499 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1524 N 26TH ST | 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 panel, replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in living room, dining room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1829 N GRATZ ST | AlterationsWATER HEATER REPLACEMENT | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1829 N BAILEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | SimpliVest LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2014 N 32ND 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 1449 N HOLLYWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Jordan Parisse | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3021 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system ,throughout -per approved drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. **SEPARATE INTERIOR WIRING PERMIT REQ'D FOR OTHER WORK** | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3134 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-002904 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2025 N 29TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT A FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE, SERVED BY A FOUR INCH (4") FIRE SERVICE LINE, WITH FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, ELECTRIC FIRE PUMP IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 20 AND CLASS I MANUAL WET STANDPIPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 14. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMING AND ELECTRICAL WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1833 N NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & SECTION OF MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3136 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-002902 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3210 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew 400 Amp single-phase service with grounding, meter sockets, distribution panels for house and 5 apartments, rewire entire house to include receptacles, lighting circuits, water heaters, and HVAC equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3215 W OXFORD 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 | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1841 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2025-003696 Plumbing per plans | — | Bradley Otto | C | 19121 |