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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6704 N 6TH 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. Replace existing ductless heat pump with 3 air handlers and 1 furnace, no ductwork. | — | Smith W F Inc | 19126 | |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1828 73RD AVE |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1835 72ND 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. Install a 76K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton condenser, ductwork & 10 diffusers | — | MARK LAWSON | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 600 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Alterationsinstall one Hand Sink. All piping must be metallic installed to the 2021 PPC sec 919 | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1835 72ND AVE | 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. | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1845 72ND AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1835 72ND AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | MARK LAWSON | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6529 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS IN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | D and V Contractors INC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 25, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 600 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 600 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or Alterations*IMC 2021* | — | JAMAAL STERLING | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE AVE | 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 Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rewire all of building new devices and install new 100 amp service | — | Brian Monroe | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1212 66TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 AMP service. Rewire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures and smoke/co detectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1704 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove and install 6" concrete under canopy and 8" over new tank. Install all new conduits to each tank and dispensers. As per approved plans. | 1 | MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 827 69TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFull Interior renovation and alterations of an existing single family structure, details as per plans | — | properties creations inc | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6742 N 5TH ST | AlterationsNew interior drain and water lines. New plumbing fixtures. | — | JOSHUA GERSHMAN | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE 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. Install a 76K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton condenser, ductwork, & 10 diffusers | — | MARK LAWSON | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 6643 N 8TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior / exterior renovation of rear portion ( kitchen and bathroom remodel) including structural repairs and rear wall rebuild of an existing single family household living. details as per plan. | — | Praxis Protection LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1448 69TH AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amp TO 200 amp as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7237 PITTVILLE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | MARK LAWSON | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6752 N 13TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6201 N 6TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 6518 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. Full house re-wire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 6425 N 11TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19126 |