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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4534 DITMAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5243 OXFORD AVE | Alterationsinstall new 3/4 rpz | — |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING TOILET ROOMS OF AN EXISTING MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. 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. | — | RJB CONTRACTING INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4531 PEARCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-012517 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4534 DITMAN 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. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. 2 HVAC units, 2 ton for each appliance. 13 reg./diff. | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1225 BRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5222-32 HARBISON AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4011 O 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 | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1512 OVERINGTON ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1310 HARRISON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeDOCUMENTATION OF THE ERECTION OF A LANDING FOR BUILDING ACCESS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | MARX MEDICAL EQUIPMENT | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4015-19 PAUL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4533 PEARCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-004504 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4533 PEARCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-006294 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 236 E HUNTING PARK AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeAdditional of one (1) story garage for one (1) off street accessory parking. Size and location per plan. | — | STORMWATER SOLUTIONS, LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 942 BRIDGE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap fai. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 940 BRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1804 CHURCH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment Replace the house panel with new 100-amp panel. Replace all existing devices and lighting fixtures. Install hard-wired smoke and Co detectors throughout. As per 2020 NEC | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1233 E CHELTENHAM AVE | 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 | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 4141 L ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1804 CHURCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 4912 GRISCOM ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION OF SITE AND INSTALLATION OF RELATED STABILIZATION MEASURES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ** SEE BUILDING PERMIT FOR ALL STRUCTURAL WORK ** | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 1923 BERKSHIRE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 5446 RUTLAND 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. ALL WIRES FISHED IN WALLS AND CEILINGS - REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), switch replacement (11) install carbon/smoke detectors (3), replace interior light fixture (3), replace receptacle (18) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (1) switch replacement toggle switch (16) install bas | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5243 OXFORD AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **THIS PERMIT DOES NOT INCLUDE COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD, RELATED EXHAUST FAN OR MAKE UP AIR** | — | DELACRUZ CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1502 E LYCOMING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19124 |