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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1548 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 |
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| 2631 E DAUPHIN ST |
| New ConstructionFOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND ROOF DECK ACCESSED BY A ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR PLUMBING, MECHANICAL. OR FIRE-SUPPRESSION WORK. ****************************** |
| 1 |
| Alpha Construction Group LLC |
| 19125 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 241 RACE ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** For repair / replacement of roof covering(s) on existing roof(s) in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Re-Roofing Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. No work to front facade, no work to any exterior windows or doors as per PHC approval. Remove 1st floor flat roof and replace with modified bitumen | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2762 N 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor structural repairs to an existing attached structure per plan. Interior alterations authorized under permit RP-2025-012063. | — | RUSSELL E BAYSMORE JR | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 10801-75 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 300A service ,wire throughout ,i Install show-window receptacle ,fire alarm. GFCI protection PER:210.8(B)(2) . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | City Lights electric llc | C | 19116 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1451 N 59TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19151 |
| 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 | 4510 HIGBEE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 6.02 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | SunnyMac LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1729 S 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6618 ROSS 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, using the existing ductwork. | — | AAMIR DAVIS | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2533 N SPANGLER 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. Relocate two diffusers/registers for the bathroom and kitchen | — | RODNEY ALLEN | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1534 S FRONT 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1525-29 LOCUST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | TKELLY INC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2721 E WESTMORELAND ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1322 PINE ST | 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. 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. No wo | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3044 N 25TH 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 11, 2026 | 4530 BLAKISTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A COVERED TERRACE (ONE STORY ADDITION) TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6707 N 6TH ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINE TO CREATE FOUR (4) LOTS (LOT -1, LOT-2, LOT-3 AND LOT-4) FROM TWO (2) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS (6707 N 6TH S AND 6705 N 6TH ST; PREMISES -A & PREMISES - B) WITH ONE (1) OPA ACCOUNT (COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUTURES ON THE LOTS). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | VICENCIO C DANILO | C | 19126 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 455 E WASHINGTON LN | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 5500 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service, 2 gang meter, all new wiring, grounding system. | — | Rameses Lee | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1232 ATWOOD RD | 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 Rewire throughout, install 200 amp service, remove existing 100 amp service. | — | Newman Lewis | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 2300 CASTOR AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR EARTH DISTURBANCE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE INSTALLATION OF ON-SITE UTILITIES (NEW 2" DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING WORK. **2021 IBC REVIEW** | — | MARK SHABLIN LANDSCAPE CONTRACTING | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4324 WALN 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 455 E WASHINGTON LN | 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 | 180 W DUNCANNON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, INSTALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, AND PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | WCD CONSTRUCTION | C | 19120 |