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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 5129 N 16TH 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 | — | — | 19141 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 |
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| 1501 W NEDRO AVE |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| 1 800 HEATERS INC |
| 19141 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 990 W TABOR RD | Change of UseVehicle Equipment and Supplies Sales and Rentals | — | Shay Argaman | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1410 W ROCKLAND ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT, wiring throughout lights, outlets, and smoke detectors as per 2020 NEC | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 924 LINDLEY AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6051 N WARNOCK ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap main drain and fai | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5231 N 15TH 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5622 N UBER ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ENTREPRENEUR CONTRACTORS | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5320 N 15TH 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. House rewire with 100 amp service upgrade | — | Curtis Sanders | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4851 N 18TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | C DOC DESIGN, LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 4800 OLD YORK RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1843 GLENIFER ST | Addition and/or Alteration-200 amp service and 40 space panel service will be increasing from 100 amp to 200 amp -basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp -combo arc fault/GFCI breaker -cover plates -ground fault receptacle -install flush mount led ceiling fixture (basement) -install smoke detector, 10 year battery -install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery -surg protector -second floor, arc fault, 20 amp -fishing wire thru wall PER NEC 2020 | — | HOLDER INC | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 91 NEW PENDENT SPRINKLERS AND 4-INCH WILKINS 350 AST BACKFLOW PREVENTOR TO AN EXISTING FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING SERVICED BY AN EXISTING 3-INCH FIRE-SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4833 N 9TH 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002039 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6061-63 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY USE WITH ACCESSORY OFFICE SPACE IN AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | DREAM HOME BUILDERS CONSTRUCTION | C | 19141 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1345 W GRANGE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 4854 N BROAD ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP M RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS, FOOD, BEVERAGES, & GROCERIES AT THE 1ST FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 5910 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1117 WINDRIM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5332 N BROAD 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 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5637 N 16TH ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install rear deck 12X8 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4903 N 17TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009775 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5300 N MARVINE ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6036 N 19TH 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. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19141 |