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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2026 N 56TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19131 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005018 | — |
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| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
| 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 448 N 52ND ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING QUADPLEX. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2109 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire two apartment units. Install lighting, switches, receptacles, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 549 N 58TH ST | AlterationsSewer line repair in the front of house near foundation wall. HOUSE DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2714 W SOMERSET 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1839 N HANCOCK ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING (BLDG 2 - UNIT 3) WITH 2" SERVICE OFF A 4" PRIVATE SITE FEED FROM RISER LOCATED AT 166 W BERKS ST AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RISER AND BACKFLOW INSTALLATION SEE BLDG 1 UNIT D1. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | TDK Enterprises Inc. / ARK Protective Services | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4019 BROWN ST | New ConstructionInstall 300-Amps Service Install 4 gang meter socket with 150-Amps per position each apt. Install 100-Amps breaker for house panel. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2320-34 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2231 WATKINS ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-022376 TO REPAIR PARTIALLY COLLAPSED FRONT CHIMNEY, FRONT FACADE AND TO REBUILD COLLAPSED REAR EXTERIOR WALL AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. 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-2026-022376. | — | QUENTIN L ROGERS | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2914 S SYDENHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor enclosing of the front porch and 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. | — | GINA L ROMANO | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 304 WALNUT ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001902 SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13R | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1833 HOPE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY TO ACCOMMODATE A PORTION OF THE 1ST FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. TO CREATE A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | — | US ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | — |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 601 LEVERINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAdding lights to porch AS PER NEC 2020 | — | Young's Electrical Services | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4330 LAWNDALE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Bob Schueller & Sons Inc | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1510 S 13TH ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionFor existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5707 MCMAHON AVE | SignFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING DOUBLE FACED, FREE STANDING SIGN WITH ELECTRONIC MESSAGE BOARD (ANIMATED), SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 714 MARKET ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7600 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | SUSPROS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1327 N FRAZIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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 | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 324 QUEEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationPrimary bathroom/Laundry - Change existing switch to 3-way - Add 3-way switch next to new pocket door - Install new homeowner provided sconce light over medicine box - Replace existing GFCI switch with new | — | G3 ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 236 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | DMITRY KIPERVAS | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 800 N 20TH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2307 N 50TH 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. Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-010272 Two 75k BTU furnaces, two condensers, 14 reg./diff. | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19131 |