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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 404 FOREST HILLS AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI's. | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19116 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1532 N DOVER ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-010588 |
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| TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING |
| 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1437 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE FOURTH FLOOR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 4." AMESS COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA | — | Philadelphia Fire Protection Pros | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4253 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1211 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4000 S 26TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN EXISTING GROUP S-1 USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO SUB-DIVIDE AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE INTO MULTIPLE STORAGE SPACES. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | KELLER & CO INC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 249 W MAYFIELD ST | AlterationsSEAL LATERAL PA20262593587 REMOVE HOUSE TRAP AND HERMETICALLY SEALING THE LATERAL BY A CAP OR PLUG ."ALL EXCAVATIONS AND PLUMBING TRENCHES IN EXCESS OF 5 FEET IN DEPTH MUST HAVE APPROVED SHORING IN PLACE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION" | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4255 VIOLA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 517 BAINBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 527 E CHELTENHAM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1225 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationConversion of a single family into a two-family dwelling with no habitable basement. ALL BEDROOMS must have an emergency egress window. No underpinning or work is approved in the basement. | — | I LOVE PHIILY CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 525 N GROSS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5734 FLORENCE AVE | 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | ARCTIC LINE LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3103 N 32ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove all debris, plaster, and material. Installation of drywall throughout. Installation of new floors, doors, and molding. New paint and new window installation. Interior/exterior renovations of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6712 RISING SUN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SALON USE (GROUP B). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2421 OAKFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 257 S 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 4" FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 6." DC AMESS COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ***FIRE PUMP AND A STANDPIE SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA14 TO BE INSTALLED**ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA.** | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2307 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPartial interior rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 7711 FERNDALE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR A ROOF EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. **NO INTERIOR ALTERATION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT** | — | Supreme Architects LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2128 FAUNCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's, FAI's & MD's. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5052-56 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF TYPE-1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1828 N 28TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 2948 CEDAR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4400 MARKET ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING, TO INCLUDE 6" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 6" AMES COLT 200 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14, AND A FIRE PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19104 |