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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 10050 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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 | — | — | C | 19116 |
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| Issued Sep 7, 2026 |
| 3033 W NORRIS ST |
| Alterationsreplacing ct and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19121 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 1606 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS AND NEW FINISHES/FURNISHINGS. 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 OTHER WORK. | 2 | JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 565 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004647 | — | HARRY BECK | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 549 FERNON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRebuild portion of rear addition and new third story addition as per plan. NO excavation below 5 feet below grade and no underpinning or impacts to adjacent properties. Special inspections required as per monitoring plan and special inspections. interior alteration throughout except basement to remain unfinished unhabitable space. No work to the basement and not be finished. | — | Miguel Rodriguez | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | Addition and/or Alterationwiring all house with switches, outlets, smoke detectors as per NEC 2020. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 4701 FORT MIFFLIN RD | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 2514 N 29TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installing 3 Fixtures 1 Lav 1 Toilet 1 Shower/tub | — | THOMAS UHL | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 7446 E WALNUT LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replacing ct and fai | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 3942 TERRACE ST | AlterationsREPLACING CT AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 6, 2026 | 932 W SOMERSET ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 6, 2026 | 565 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-004647 | — | Van Nguyen | C | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 6, 2026 | 656 E HILTON 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 3332 KENSINGTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Coffelt Contracting | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 7601-15 FRANKFORD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 3 Fixtures 1 HWH 1 Three Compartment Sink (other in description) 1 Grease Trap (other in description) | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 2016 MOORE 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 Rewire house throughout. Install lighting, switches and receptacles. Install 120 volt interconnected Smoke/CO alarms. Install dedicated branch circuit for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor. All work to be done according to 2020 NEC. | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 176 MASTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | In Earnest Design LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 1327 SAINT VINCENT ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdd 10 outlets and 8 lights to existing service panel in the basement. | — | BENG DING | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 2053 FEDERAL ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002765 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 5015 WAYNE AVE | 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 | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ELC HOLDING COMPANY | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 3536 BRADDOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 6703 RUTLAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 243 QUINCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A GUARD TO THE FIRST STORY ROOF OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | MATCH REMODELING INC | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 706 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |