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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3628 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 174 W ANNSBURY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1208 W AIRDRIE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3759 N 18TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3744 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1948 ROWAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | MWMT Co. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3927 N PARK AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3539 N 16TH ST | 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. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. TO BE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3218 N 15TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 3 | Elevated Building Co. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3403 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF ATTACHED FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS AND TWO (2) INTERIOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AND STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 IN THE EXIT STAIRS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FE | 7 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1117 W TIOGA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Steven Birton | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3226 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 WITH A FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTION, BACKKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND 4" SERVICE LINE, THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3401 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. FOR THE USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (7 UNITS) HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND TO INCLUDE TWO (2) OFF- STREET ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES ACCESSED BY A REAR SHARED DRIVEWAY. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK. ******************************************* | 7 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3700S N BROAD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2024-002351 | — | JAMES J ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3405 N 19TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF ATTACHED FOUR (4) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS AND TWO (2) INTERIOR VEHICLE PARKING SPACES. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AND STANDPIPES COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 IN THE EXIT STAIRS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FE | 7 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 174 W ANNSBURY 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. | — | — | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2046 ROWAN ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO INCLUDE SISTERING OF PORCH ROOF AND 2ND FLOOR FRAMING AND THE RECONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE-DAMAGED 2ND FLOOR FRONT BAY TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-007616. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-007616. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS M | — | Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3727 N PARK AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ANDI VELIU | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3338 N 16TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS SIX (6) DWELLING UNITS. STRUCTURE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R MINIMUM. **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK.** **2018 IBC** | 6 | Loan Construction LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 3600-12 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsReplace Curb Trap, Fresh Air Inlet. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4507 N CARLISLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP/MAIN DRAIN/FAI | — | Eric Slifkin | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4038 N MARSHALL 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 | — | — | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4558 N SMEDLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in kit. dining room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19140 |