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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | Addition and/or AlterationBasement and 1st floor renovations for the existing single family dwelling relocate the stair, install new bathroom and finish basement. No habitable rooms in the basement. details per plan. | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 | |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 425 N FELTON 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 Upgraded 100 AMP service to a new 200 AMP service, mast, and grounding system. |
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| THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. |
| 19151 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5648 HEISKELL 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5903 WARRINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR HOUSE DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5710 WYNNEFIELD AVE | 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. New HVAC sytem, ductwork, and 16 registers | — | ANDRIUS RATKEVICIUS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3608 HAYWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 526 E GODFREY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT AND SISTERING OF THE DAMAGED ROOF JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2026-017088. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-017088. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUS | — | UMBRELLA ROOFING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6326 LIMEKILN PIKE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Trash Queen Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1631 ELAINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI's. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2819 WELSH RD | 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 | — | — | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6426 AKRON ST | Retaining WallFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF WORK [ERFORMED FOR A RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK NOT MENTIONED ON THE PERMIT** | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1738 S FRAZIER ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap, Freash Air inlet and main drain | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 7108 WOOLSTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 712 S CHADWICK ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 100 amp service replacement | — | GARY WEINSTEIN | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5332 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-000899 | — | CARLOS A NUNEZ | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3144 BARNETT 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, no new piping/ ductwork | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2613 CATHARINE ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1.5” 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. | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1633-43 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionFOR 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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | QAMAR A CHOWDHURY | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 5634 WYNDALE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 325-41 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and Install 43 duplex, 15 quad outlets, 6 USB outlets, 7 wall furniture feeds, 4 floor cores, 22 ring and string, 1 hot water heater, 1 AC unit, 24 L1.6, 4 L2.15, 6 L2.20, 2 L3, 2 L4.6, 1 L4.38, 2 L5, 9 L6, 1 L7, 1 L8, 6 L9, 12 ceiling motions, 17 wall motions, relocate existing panel to new location per drawing. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. **Fire Alarm to be on separate permit** | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 126 CATHARINE 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 PHC property. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 434 DIAMOND ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE PILOT HOUSE AND ROOF DECK FOR USE AS TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEOTECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER WORK (NFPA 13D MINIMUM). 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. TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 2 | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2828 W STILES 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4044 W GIRARD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. INSTALLATION TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE AND 2." DC WILKINS 950 XLT2BFSS 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 9, 2026 | 2019 SANSOM ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-008469 install and wiring (1)200 amp, (3)150 amp (1)125 amp panel, existing 400 amp service remain, (98)lights, (38)switches,(128)receptacles, (16)smoke detector, exit and emergency lights, (4)RTU, (3)RANGE, (3)dryer, (3)hot water heater, (3)AHU and exhaust fan outlet, fire alarm system | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | C | 19103 |