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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | 5516 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1830 RITTENHOUSE SQ | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Adelphia Plumbing and Heating Services Inc | C | 19103 |
| 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 | 800 RENNARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring will be fished or in pipe. Front exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Feed the switch at the knee wall by the interior entry stairwell, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via PVC pipe, GFI with outdoor Wire and install an exterior box and cover via PVC pipe to the 2nd desired location to the right of the front exterior window, Rear exterior: Install a dedicated line to the 1st floor, Wire and install an exterior GFI with outdoor box and cover via p | — | JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC | 19116 |
| 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 | 1532 N DOVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st floor, exhaust fan ceiling, arc fault 20 amp, install bathroom fixture, bathroom wall fixture, relocate electrical devices-ceiling fan, relocate electrical devices-ceiling fixture or wall receptacle, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detectors according to NEC | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19121 |
| 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 | 6141 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | US NATIONAL TAX SERVICES INC | C | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 7442 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2247 KENNEDY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19137 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1702 W BRISTOL 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. (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (3) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (3) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (3) 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, (2) REPAIR JUNCTION BOX, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) RE | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6132 VANDIKE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19135 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 3401 ORION RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19154 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1420 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004667 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1424 N HOLLYWOOD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004668 | 1 | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 8764 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED CLEARANCE SIGN, ONE (1) ORDER CANOPY WITH LED LIGHT (CLEARANCE SIGN), REPLACE TWO (2) PANELS WITH NEW SIGNS AND REPLACE TWO (2) LOWER PANELS WITH NO COPY ON EXISTING DOUBLE SIDED FREESTANDING SIGN AND INSTALL ONE (1) PICK UP WINDOW CANOPY WITH NO COPY. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1519 S LECOUNT ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-001783 | 1 | R&D Realty LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 606 HOFFMAN 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. Replace existing furnace & AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | LAWRENCE CARO | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2251 S BUCKNELL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4903 N 17TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-009775 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19141 |