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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7701 STATE RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2019 NFPA 72. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4201 DECATUR ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system for a mixed-use building, including all required initiating devices, notification appliances, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2016 NFPA 72, the 2017 NEC and the approved plans. |
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| BARRY HASSAN |
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| 19136 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4132-36 DECATUR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED PRIVATE RESIDENCE GARAGE WITH ONE (1) PARKING SPACE ACCESSORY TO EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITHIN A DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4620 MARPLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, install new FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4428 TOLBUT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb traps and main drain, install new FAIs | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7313-15 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 2768 WILLITS RD | 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 | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 8401 FRANKFORD AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP TO AN EXISTING DEALERSHIP. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4534 SHEFFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTo legalize removing the interior garage, to be converted into a sleeping room. This basement is to remain part of the existing Single-Family Dwelling. ***NO CHANGE OF USE, NO KITCHEN IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL*** | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4342 OAKMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4606 DECATUR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 8799 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE . FOR A MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE APPROVED PER PLAN ** IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an ADDITION per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 8500 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsINSTALLTION OF BACKFLOW | — | ED SCANNAPIECO PLUMBING INC. | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a porch roof (open on three sides) at the rear of an existing single family dwelling per plan. | — | QUALITY CONSTRUCTION INC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR REMOVAL OF ONE (1) EXISTING METAL AWNING AND ADDITION OF ONE (1) PORCH ON GRADE AT THE REAR OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOW ON PLANS. | — | Supreme Architects LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 8764 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED CLEARANCE SIGN, ONE (1) ORDER CANOPY WITH LED LIGHT (CLEARANCE SIGN), REPLACE TWO (2) PANELS WITH NEW SIGNS AND REPLACE TWO (2) LOWER PANELS WITH NO COPY ON EXISTING DOUBLE SIDED FREESTANDING SIGN AND INSTALL ONE (1) PICK UP WINDOW CANOPY WITH NO COPY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 8724 CRISPIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE 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. | — | Liberty Integrated Solutions, Inc. | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4534 ALDINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3521 SHELMIRE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 3252 RYAN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | A2 Design Group LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2740 WILLITS RD | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH REAR DECK AND A ONE (1) INTERIOR GARAGE PARKING SPACE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CONSTRUCTION.**ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCO | 1 | USEPH ABUALI | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 2740 WILLITS RD | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY WOOD-FRAME ATTACHED STRUCTURE ON REINFORCED CONCRETE FOOTINGS/FOUNDATIONS WITH A ROOF DECK ACCESSED FROM THE 3RD FLOOR . FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING THROUGHOUT. BUILDING SHALL BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R.**MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND EXCAVATION WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PERMIT** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS INSTALLATION. **PROTECTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY / PEDESTRIANS / ADJACENT PROPERTIES REQUIRED DURING ALL CO | 1 | USEPH ABUALI | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4538 VISTA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4308 VISTA ST | Addition and/or Alterationchanging the garage door to a door and a wall. and changing the original door to be a window. basement is accessory to existing single family dwelling. details per plan. no other work included. | — | — | 19136 |