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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5019 NEWHALL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Move sink and reinstall | — | Gary Thompson | 19144 | |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 134 W HIGHLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationKnob and Tube rewire throughout whole house. Rewire switches, receptacles, and fixtures as needed. Run wires via fishing through the existing walls. |
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| 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3218 POWELTON AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. As per Philadelphia Historic Commission slate shingle to be replaced with Certainteed Carriage House shingle. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 7042 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 amps TO 200 amps as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISH ONLY PER NEC 2020** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical installation of a floor-mounted, standalone conveyor system, including all associated power wiring, conduit, disconnects, grounding, bonding and overcurrent protection. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | DEMATIC CORP | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1231 N 60TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | 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 | — | — | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Bob Schueller & Sons Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5838 HADFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 5610 LANCASTER AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2724 MASTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4701 FORT MIFFLIN RD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 605 DICKINSON ST | AlterationsFIXTURE INSTALLATION: INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO FIXTURES. INSTALLATION OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPING FROM FIXTURES. TYPES OF FIXTURES: Plumbing LINES TO FIXTURES, 1-ROOF DRAINS, 3-TOILETS, 3-LAVATORIES, 3-TUBS, 3-KITCHEN SINKS, 3-hot WATER HEATERS, 3-laundry sinks/washer boxes. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 128 E PHIL ELLENA ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING WITH REAR BALCONIES/DECK FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Legacy Wealth Builders, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1717-19 MOUNT VERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-004036 | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New Construction or AdditionsInstallation of ductile iron domestic service to existing building as specified in plans. Installation of on site stormwater up to 5 feet from foundation wall of buildings. All work to be installed in compliance with 2021 PPC and approved plans. | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2314 FITZWATER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing - curb trap/ fresh air inlet | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 917-33 CHESTNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition walls and ceiling in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Interior Demolition Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit as per PHC approval. Asbestos removal is required prior to start of work. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 539 JACKSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF HVAC SYSTEM FOR A THREE-FAMILY DWELLING IN AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Bedri Allaraj | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 8400A E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO EXISTING MEDICAL OFFICE (OUTPATIENT SURGERY CENTER) ONE THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PA DOH APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | PATRIOT CONSTRUCTION | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2845 N 22ND ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-115162. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2847 N. 22nd. Clear all trees on adjacent lot at 2843 N. 22nd. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed on 2845 N. 22nd only. Match 6' chain link fence across front. | — | FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 38 S MILLICK 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace (2) existing boilers only, in like and kind, connecting to existing radiators. No new piping/ ductwork. | — | SILVERBACK RENOVATIONS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1122 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-004516 | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-009751 | — | Ronny’s HVAC service LLC | 19122 |