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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1931 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR FOUR (4) DWELLING UNITS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 4 | Timothy William Lewis | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 |
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| 218 SHEDAKER ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A ONE (1) INCH COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE SERVICE LINE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE RP-2026-005859 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. |
| — |
| ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 12 PLEASANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2229 S 70TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alteration to an existing 2-story single family house, details per plan. | — | HHH Construction Company | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUISNESS. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1415 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004666 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1414 S 18TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005181 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 7424 RUSKIN RD | 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. Install 2.5 ton HVAC system, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 123 E ALLEN ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19125 |
| 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 | 1651 GRANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 18 lay in LED fixtures. Installing 17 receptacles, installing 8 emergency exit signs. | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 130 N 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (4) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 906 S FAIRHILL ST | 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3515 MIDVALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Strata Builders | C | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1349 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005183 | — | Raffael construction llc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6550 N GRATZ ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 234-36 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF FINISHES, FURNISHINGS, AND APPLIANCES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK. | 1 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| 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 | 4088 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO- FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS 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 THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** | 2 | BORCO CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4616 DITMAN 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4300 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF ONE (1) HVAC RTU WITH ASSOCIATED FUEL GAS PIPING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | REMCO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2304 WATKINS 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1900 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. RELOCATE (44) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 22 N 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 833 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY DOUBLE-FACED PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19107 |