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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2409 N 7TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001197 | — | Lawndale Contractor Inc | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 7232 ALGARD ST | 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 |
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| Lapstone LLC |
| 19135 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 9257R E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4610 SMICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationAmend Permit 10/6/2026 - Change of Agency Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Service size is NOT increasing. Replacing existing 100A fuse box with a new 100A main lug panel, including exterior meter relocation, new 100A emergency disconnect, service conductors, grounding, and bonding | — | VBA CREST HOLDINGS INC | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-004963 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4324 WALN 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 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 | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1500-30 SPRING GARDEN ST | Change of UseBusiness Support; Research and Development | — | Klehr Harrison Harvey Branzburg LLP | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 825 PIERCE 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. Install new 92% 40K BTU gas furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | Terra Group Inc | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6230 LUDLOW ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5623 APPLETREE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE (TO ENCLOSE STAIRS AND LANDINGS ONLY). FOR USE A TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ELECTRICAL, FIRE-SUPPRESSION, AND PLUMBING. ********************************* | 2 | JACK NICOLAS NASSOUR | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2844 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI Replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1627 SEYBERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-004963 | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo CP-2026-001946 | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2819 POPLAR ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-119186 TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS FOR EXTERIOR WALL AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | Mark Grimaldi | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 941 N 48TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 852 E WESTMORELAND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3332 SHEFFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI's. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 249 W MAYFIELD ST | Full DemolitionComplete demolition of existing structure/s on the lot to become a vacant lot | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 7108 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 100A service replacement. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard and Executed Contract. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 519 PINE 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 Knob and tube rewire of existing devices. Existing service size 200 amps. Replace existing service panel with new 200 amp panel. No change to size of service. All wiring to be done through fishing methods only. | — | CHARLES WRIGHT | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 6025 RISING SUN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-001946 | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4715 PEARSON AVE | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4634 N 11TH 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 Replace 100 AMP service and panel (No change in service size) Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace switches, outlets and fixtures | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4819 N 15TH 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 | — | — | 19141 |