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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2658 CARROLL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19142 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1734 ADDISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| Ryan Hughes |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1635 S MOLE 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 Existing 100A service to remain 100A; no increase in service capacity. Relocate existing 100A panel and install new 100A indoor service disconnect. Extend/reconnect existing branch circuits; upgrade grounding and bonding; rewire living room, dining room and second floor; install required receptacles, lighting, AFCI/GFCI protection and smoke/CO detec | — | DAVID NGUYEN | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 128 E PHIL ELLENA ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005913 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3521 N 23RD ST | AlterationsAmend Permit ADDITIONALREPAIRS. REPLACE CURB TRAP, FRESH AIR INLET, AREA DRAIN. FRONT ROOF DRAIN AND SIDE ROOF DRAIN. REAR AREA DRAIN. Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXTERIOR MD & INTERIOR MD IN BASEMENT. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5734 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Increase the service to 200 amps service ( increasing the service to 200 amps is part of this job),panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1838 MASCHER ST | New ConstructionErection of a four-story single-family dwelling. excavations have already been approved under SP-2023-001188 for the entire site (moved to 1845 N HANCOCK ST, the parcel for the common element). details as shwon on the plan. | 1 | CENTER CITY CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5209 N 15TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 10ft of WATER LINE. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2714 W SOMERSET ST | Addition and/or Alteration REPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), switch replacement (11) , install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), replace exterior light fixture (2), replace interior light fixture (4), replace receptacle (9) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (1) switch replacement toggle switch (12) install basement lighting (3) install outdoor GFCI (2) second floor AFCI protected circuits (4) ALL WIRES FISHED THROUGH WALLS AND CEIL | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2231 S DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | ELECTRON HVAC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1219 W SILVER 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. 60K BTU 92% furnace, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 635-53 E ERIE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) BOILS WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING WITHIN AN EXISTING MECHANICAL ROOM AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-005542 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. **SEPARATE APPROVAL FROM PA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY (BOILER DIVISION) REQUIRED.** | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6137 BINGHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING 2-STORY SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. WORK INCLUDES TO REPLACE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM, AND INSTALL NEW FINISHES THROUGHOUT. NEW BATHROOM AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT.PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT CONCRETE SLAB. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR COMPLYING THE VIOLATION # CF-2026-104286 ( SHED ADDITION) | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 333 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to an existing single-family home. New interior wiring and new outlets for kitchen remodel. Work to comply with EZ permit standards. | — | BRUCE J D'AGOSTINO JR | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1340 S 56TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationCombo breaker 3 Bathroom fixtures and fan GFCI and circuit 3 combo detectors ALL WIRING IS FISHING ONLY | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7400 LORETTO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPermit for the legalization of the rear deck, and alterations to the illegally constructed masonry/wooden fence at the side and rear lot lines to meet code standards. Size and location per plan. | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3943 MOUNT VERNON ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-008843 Install new service. Install wiring/devices throughout including smoke alarms and arc fault breakers as per NEC 2020 | — | CLEAR LIGHT ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1431 N 18TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2026-069936- FOR FLOOR JOIST REPLACEMENT TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED PER PER PLAN AND ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-069936 IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER I | — | PROPERTY TWINS RENOVATION LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or Alteration EXISTING SERVICE, INSTALL SUBPANELS AS PER DRAWINGS, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL TAMPER RESISTANT OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND EXIT SIGNS PER APPROVED DRAWINGS AND 2017 NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1433 S 17TH 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5916 HENRY 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4561 G 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 17, 2026 | 2751 MAXWELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7051 ELMWOOD AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4112 LANCASTER AVE | Alterationsfinish plumbing, 2 bathrooms, 13 sinks, water fountain, and installation of water heater, water/sewer line to be connected to main connections of building | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19104 |