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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1122 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004516 | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1337 S HICKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab |
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| Mr Contractor inc |
| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1829 W TIOGA ST | AlterationsInstall 1 hot water heater, and 2 washing machines | — | David R Smith | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Alterationsfull installation of all plumbing fixtures needed for a new restaurant as shown on plans | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | B&K GENERAL CONTRACTING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 213 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5501 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationMechanical upgrades in basement area, level 01 and level 02 areas as per plans. Electrical upgrades in basement area, level 01, and level 02. Install 400 amp MDP, 300 amp MLO panel, receptacles, and lighting as per 2017 NEC. | — | RESPONSE ELECTRIC, INC. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 619 S 19TH 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2751 N BONSALL ST | 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 from 100 amp to 200 amp service with single meter and 40 circuit breaker panel provide supplemental grounding total rewire as per NEC 2020 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 662 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | Juan C Salazar | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 9475-95 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND FOR THE REFACEMENT OF TWO (2) SINGLE FACED STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGNS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4200 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2307 N 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5101 HARLAN ST | Tank Install/RemovalFOR IN-PLACE CLOSURE OF ONE (1) UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK PER APPROVED PLANS AND PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap; fai | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 6003 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM *** TO **** as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Upgrade service from a 100amp to a 200 amp | — | Fisher Electrical Construction llc | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 6046 N NORWOOD 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3734 HAVERFORD AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 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 | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2434 TULIP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1103 N 63RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing install 2" water service , curb trap and fai and main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | C | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1625 E CHELTENHAM AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HD repair | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4522 N 18TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair section of house drain. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1305 PRINCETON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1534 S 53RD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. 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 ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1304 N RANDOLPH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service with new copper water service | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19122 |