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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2201 PENROSE AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 642 LAWLER ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — |
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| 19116 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1711 W LIPPINCOTT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a two-story attached structure with a full basement. Size and location per plan. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 861 PERKIOMEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1513 WALNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 2" WATER SERVICE. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS, TO INCLUDE THE ELIMINATION OF ONE (1) OFF-STREET INTERIOR PARKING SPACE, TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4308 VISTA ST | Addition and/or Alterationchanging the garage door to a door and a wall. and changing the original door to be a window. basement is accessory to existing single family dwelling. details per plan. no other work included. | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1340 S 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 174 DIAMOND ST | AlterationsTo install 21 fixtures, including water & sanitary lines from the mains, for 7 water closets, 6 lavatories, 1 urinal, 1 bottle filler, 3 floor drains, 2 water heaters and 1 kitchen sink. | — | NAGEL LAVIN INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 312 WINTON ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2609 REED ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-006318 | 1 | GROSSO CONCRETE LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 553 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or Alterationrear deck replacement with railing in kind, details per plan. no other work included. | — | Konstantin Nikitenko | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2127 KIMBALL ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004995 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1207 LOMBARD 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 729 E WILLARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 9528 JAMES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ROOF ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | LEMUS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 9424 WOODBRIDGE RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 232-34 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AT THE 1ST FLOOR FOR USE AS SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | RJ CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 438 GLEN ECHO RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 447 N 12TH ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1112-20 LOMBARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ATERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIR / REPLACEMENT EXISTING WALL AND CEILING COVERING WITH NEW DRYWALL. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *****************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ****************************** | 1 | SHIFCO MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Maya Solomon | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3522 N MARSHALL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5222 CHANCELLOR 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 Rewire complete 2 story - 30 space panel, 100 amp. Fishing only. Service has not increase | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19139 |