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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 3221 N DOVER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19129 | |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 4262-72 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. 6 WATER LINES FOR COFFEE POTS/HOT CHOCOLATE MACHINES. |
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| PLUMB-TECH LLC |
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| 19129 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3601 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A RETAIL FOOD DELIVERY BUSINESS IN AN EXISTING ONE-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | Powerhouse Retail Services, LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 3221 N DOVER 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 circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 4843 RIDGE 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 | — | William Mitchell | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3724 STANTON ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Luis-Angel Olmo | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 2641 ROBERTS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of existing light fixtures 120V/240V. Fishing only. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 3515 MIDVALE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | GUTLEI INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4262-72 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF COVERINGS, ELEMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | Steve Mello | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3435 CRESSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Storm and sanitary curb traps, fresh air inlets and main drains | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4215 RIDGE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | KGC ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3685 STANTON 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. New duct work with system hvac installation 92% Gas Furnace 60000btu 3.0ton 1200cfm and AC unit 2.5 ton 13.4Seer | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3302 CONRAD ST | 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 | — | BROTHERS GROUP LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3312 CRESWELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MD IN FRONT YARD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2802 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 11.88kw (27) roof-mounted solar modules GP-2026-006076 NEC 2020 | — | Younes Rimi | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 3925 E NETHERFIELD RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a porch roof (open on three sides) at the side on an existing detached Single-Family Dwelling per plan. | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 2682 DEACON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008588 | — | BOKE PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 3300 HENRY AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)For the Documentation of a Certificate of Occupancy for: the Certificate of Occupancy must list the Physical Service Address, which is 3300 Henry Ave, Unit 655, Philadelphia, PA 19129, as well as the UCC classification for the occupancy of the building Medical, Dental, Health Practitioner Group Practitioner. ******************************No work approved on this Permit. ***************************************** | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 3601 MIDVALE AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | PULLEY STUDIOS, INC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3639 HAYWOOD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2901-41 FOX ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-028866 TO REPLACE PORTION OF EXTERIOR WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Knight Restoration, LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3459 MIDVALE AVE | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process REPLACE THE 2ND FLOOR FLAT ROOF IN EPDM | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3515 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Strata Builders | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3915 E NETHERFIELD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3220 N NEWKIRK ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012548 | — | JUSTIN SMITH | 19129 |