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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2519 E MONMOUTH ST | New Construction*2021 IRC REVIEW* FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUIRED** | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 |
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| 1512 CHRISTIAN ST |
| New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. |
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| Michael J Mccullough jr |
| C |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 424 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | David R Smith | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1321 CREASE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4941 N 8TH 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2534 S CLARION ST | Addition and/or AlterationFinal 100-amp service addition alteration to single family dwelling unit, includes interior wiring that requires no structural modifications. The service size is staying the same as the original 100-amp service that was in place and existing. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved executed contract. | — | Garofalo Electric LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6231 MCCALLUM ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1900 KITTY HAWK AVE | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19112 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 25 PATTISON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO EXISTING SCUM COLLECTION AND CONCENTRATION FACILITY (BUILDING ID #1480063) AT THE SOUTHEAST WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT, OWNED AND OPERATED BY PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | 1 | C & H Industrial Services Inc | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6546 N UBER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1506 S STILLMAN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001782 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 515 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alterations to existing single-family dwelling, including rear bay reconstruction with new foundation and framing, partial lofting of second floor ceiling, and replacement of kitchen, bathrooms, interior finishes, fixtures, and related non-bearing partitions. No change in use, building footprint, or building height. | — | Jordan Katz | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 844 N STILLMAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3200 RED LION RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ******SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ************* | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6708 MCCALLUM 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Wiring will be fished.3rd floor spare bedroom: Remove old ungrounded outlet and install a blank cover, Office: Address the power issue causing 130-139 volts to be feeding out of the 120v outlets, Hallway: Hang a new or rehang the existing owner provided light, 2nd floor bathroom: Identify | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-016375 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3725 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring the newly installed RTU rooftop units to the existing circuits. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GREGORY SCHUMACK | C | 19137 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2701-99 BELMONT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring of instrumentation and control panels, Furnishing and installing heat trace for wrap installation. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1112 BAINBRIDGE 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. Replacing the existing 3 ton furnace and ac units only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 29 FARSON ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2020 N 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4109 WALNUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGNS (NO INCREASE IN SIZE, HEIGHT, OR DEGREE OF ILLUMINATION). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3839 N DELHI ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3210 H ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |