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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1757 GEORGES LN | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003972 | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19131 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2410 N 54TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1400 N 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall (1) 125 amp service disconnect and (1) 125 amp MLO panel. Install lighting, receptacles, lighting switches and controls, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5218 W STILES 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. Two separate units for each apartment> For the 1st unit AHU will be in the basement. For the 2nd floor unit - in Mechanical room. Each Unit will have 8kw heat kit and 1.5t HP. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1311 N ALDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1517 N 57TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp servuce complete. fishing only | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 2" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1726 N WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1327 N FRAZIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | NHAN T LE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1546 N ALDEN 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4300 MONUMENT RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED DOUBLE-FACED ACCESSORY FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Polto Print Shop Company | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5700-30 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1420 N 55TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 2428 N 56TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelInstallation of 1 kitchen sink without piping. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6012 DREXEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION FOR COSMETIC WORK ONLY, ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | 5 | Jncbuilders & Design | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5240 ARLINGTON 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. Install new Dakin 5 zone ductless mini split system. 18K BTU in living room and 7K BTU in each of (4) bedrooms. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 601 N 53RD ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- 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. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5723 W GIRARD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5202 LEBANON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing MD, CT, FAI | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3938 LANKENAU AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. *********************NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *********************************** | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2026 N 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5323 EUCLID ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential 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 Rewire Throughout | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2034 N 56TH ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19131 |