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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 936 E RITTENHOUSE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Water service Installation | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7323 SOMMERS RD | 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 |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring one bathroom with a new branch circuit to supply power to receptacle outlets, light fixture and switches. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 17, 2026 | 1212 E STAFFORD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-003660 | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 7323 SOMMERS RD | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1313 E RITTENHOUSE ST | AlterationsDisconnect and relocate drain and water supply lines kitchen sink. Change fixture in bathroom take out tub and install standup shower. | — | ENTREPRENEUR CONTRACTORS | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5928 KEMBLE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 4.73 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD. | — | COMPLETE SOLAR, INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 15, 2026 | 1903 1/2 ELSTON 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. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Bathroom exhaust fan. | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7404 SOMMERS RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB INTO HOUSE. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6120 E WISTER ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionEZ PERMIT STANDARD CHIMNEY AND VENT EXTENSION For Residential Type Appliances for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (three stories or less). Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 821 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7245 N 21ST ST | 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 Full rewire 200 amp service and 40 space panel. (Fishing only) Increasing service size from 100 amp | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 7345 E WALNUT LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1368 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or Alterationrear shed roof repair of existing single fmaily dwelling attached structure, no other work included, no structural work. details per plan. | — | C S BELL INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008758 | — | WBJ INC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1903 1/2 ELSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 5847 STOCKTON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 7412 FAYETTE 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-008758 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 7412 FAYETTE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 7245 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5903 DEVON PL | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1538 E PASTORIUS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel Replacing one shower/tub with acrylic unit | — | JASON CRINITI | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5528 BOYER ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionFor existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | C | 19138 |