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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5285 JEFFERSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CT & FAI. - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19131 | |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 529 N WANAMAKER ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. |
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| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 1465 N WANAMAKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF A STAIRLIFT IN THE FRONT YARD OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | JEMILEX INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 4000 PRESIDENTIAL BLVD | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SAM WEXLER PLUMBING INC. | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1665 N 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 1665 N 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of switches, receptables, light fixtures, wire as per NEC Code , on existing 100amp sevice. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4984 W STILES ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5723 WYALUSING AVE | 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. Install 100BTU 80% regular efficiency furnace basement. install 3 tons AC on the side of the house on the concrete slab. there will be 11 supply diffuser and one return. | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 941 N 48TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRun electrical wiring for new HVAC mini split system. All work to be performed according to the 2020 NEC. | — | Noreen Buckley | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5201 PARKSIDE AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5723 WYALUSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | DAVIS S OWENS GROUP | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5663 W BERKS ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5413 LEBANON AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5212 GAINOR RD | 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 replace 8 light fixtures replace switches replace outlets install 10 dedicated lines using wire mold and fishing wires replace 6 gfci replace 10 light fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 4401 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | RICHARD NELSON | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5702 WYNNEFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 - amps with no increase in service size as per attached. Residential service equipment EZ standard. Install 200 - amp service 40 - circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5545 W THOMPSON ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1036 N 46TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5149 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionInstallation of the new 400 amp electrical service and wiring wiring throughout lights, outlets and smoke alarms as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 514 N 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE HOUSE. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5618 HUNTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1551 N ALDEN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2023-019095: & CF-2025-032144- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. 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 #CF-2023-019095: & CF-2025-032144. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED | — | Salim Savage | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5149 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | David R Smith | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1741 GEORGES LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AND PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JDV ELECTRIC, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5151 W GIRARD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | David R Smith | C | 19131 |