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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 12004 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH CANOPY FOOTINGS (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-003251) AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND NARRATIVE. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | Altino Concrete Construction, LLC | C | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2401 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| POPLAR CONSTRUCTION LLC |
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| 19146 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 145 MANHEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF TWO-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE, TWO-INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13R. | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2230 WATKINS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6008 W COLUMBIA AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 761 S 20TH 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 11, 2026 | 7216 GLENLOCH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-117094. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 60 INCHES WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | Mark Grimaldi | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6526 N 13TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1737 S 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of a third floor addition, and for 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. | — | Aristone Louxz | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 313 S 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLTION OF NEW HVAC SYSTEM FOR A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING INCLUDING DUCTED AND DUCTLESS APPLIANCES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | Smith W F Inc | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 10012 SANDMEYER LN | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003215. Plumbing per plans | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 207 E PENN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1620 N 2ND 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 | — | AMERICAN HOME CONCEPTS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 117 W SEDGWICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3440 W PENN ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementEZ PERMIT STANDARDS WINDOWS & DOORS For Replacement of Exterior Windows & Doors without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. Aluminum Clad Wood Casement windows installed into existing openings. Current windows are vinyl and in violation (CF-2026-017757). This is to comply with said violation as per PHC Approval | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2200-08 ARCH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | besiki odikadze | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2048 W OXFORD ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *** SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ****** | — | — | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4349 MAIN ST | 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 | 19127 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 32 E ASHMEAD 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1723 N LECOUNT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 200 AMP service and home rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 200-16 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Pritzker Law Group, LLC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6410-42 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE.FOR RTU'S REPLACEMENT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** | — | EEC Aquisition LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 10012 SANDMEYER LN | Addition and/or AlterationWiring of the kitchen and storage area all works per approved plans ***NO FIRE ALARM UNDER THIS PERMIT*** | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1627 S 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW EXTERIOR WALL OPENINGS, NEW WINDOWS IN EXISTING OPENINGS, ACCESSIBLE TOILET ROOM UPGRADE, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNIHSING, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF UNITY OF USE BETWEEN 1627 & 1629 S 10TH ST FOR USE AS COMMISSARIES AND CATERING WITH TAKE OUT RESTAURANT AND TWO-DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 1 | CARMINE VARALLO GENERAL CONTRACTING | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2149 N VAN PELT 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 | — | — | 19121 |