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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| 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 | |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3530 COTTMAN AVE |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2350 W PASSYUNK AVE | 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4637 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A 8' TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD INSTALLATION TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION** IMC 2021** | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1975 E CHELTENHAM AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET REAR OF PROPERTY | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2832 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural alterations to an existing attached structure. Interior alterations to be inspected under permit RP-2026-004935. | — | Grateful Dev LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 542 FAIRWAY TER | 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 diffusers | — | Building Services LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4004 MITCHELL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2403 S EDGEWOOD ST | Alterationsrepairing 3/4 half water service - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5939 VINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2345 E ANN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD (10'-0") AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK, FANS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. **IMC 2018** | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 7505 NEWLAND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAY EARL D | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4538 VISTA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿ EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3151 G ST | Alterationsreplacing curb trap and FAI | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1621 REED ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1508 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1025 W ARIZONA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004779 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2204 S 19TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5810 N PHILIP 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. 100 Amp Service New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4966 KERSHAW ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb Trap & Fresh Air inlet replacement | — | KENNETH DIXON | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5301 HADFIELD ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an existing single family dwelling includes Framing, sheetrock windows , doors according to plans. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1615 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007683 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2826 CAMBRIDGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural alterations to an existing attached structure. Interior alterations to be inspected under permit RP-2026-004884. | — | Grateful Dev LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 419 W CLAPIER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DETACHED STRUCTURE (MAX. 38’ HIGH); FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE, ACCESSED BY A SHARED DRIVEWAY; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5345 PENTRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | TOMISELLI CONSTRUCTION LP | 19143 |