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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 7315 HASBROOK AVE | 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 | — | — | 19111 | |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 7732-34 FRONTENAC ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| JIM & SONS ELECTRIC INC |
| 19111 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 537 LEVICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6137 BINGHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire entire house according to NEC : install duplex receptacles, AFIC/GFICs breakers. Light fixtures, install 240V, 40A for condenser unit and 120V for furnace, single lines for kitchen outlet. one outdoor GFIs receptacle | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 7720 ROCKWELL AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 10.56 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1821 GRIFFITH 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1 SHADY LN | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 7720 ROCKWELL AVE | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1416 TYSON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEGALIZATION OF THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED GARAGE INTO HABITABLE LIVING SPACE AND LEGALIZATION OF AN EXISTING APPROXIMATELY 129 SQ. FT. ONE-STORY REAR ADDITION CONSTRUCTED ADJACENT TO THE CONVERTED GARAGE. ALL WORK IS ACCESSORY TO THE EXISTING ONE-FAMILY DWELLING. NO CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY IS PROPOSED. NO OTHER WORK. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 537 ROBBINS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 836 STRAHLE ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. To install one central heating and A/C (4-ton, 1600 CFM) system and ductwork for the existing single family. HVAC unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 18 diffusers). | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1401 TUDOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 5.22KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | mark g ebner | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 7711 FERNDALE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR A ROOF EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATIONS AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. **NO INTERIOR ALTERATION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT** | — | Supreme Architects LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6712 RISING SUN AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A SALON USE (GROUP B). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 925 MAGEE AVE | 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6017 RISING SUN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. SUPPLY AND INSTALL A NEW 3/4" RPZ BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 300 UNRUH AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-127177 TO INCLUDE FIRE DAMAGED FLOOR & ROOF JOIST REPLACEMENT AND EXTERIOR WALL REPLACEMENT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 836 STRAHLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KEN CHAN | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6322 RISING SUN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 836 STRAHLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire throughout the whole building (switches, outlets and lighting fixtures) | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6137 BINGHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING 2-STORY SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. WORK INCLUDES TO REPLACE KITCHEN AND 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM, AND INSTALL NEW FINISHES THROUGHOUT. NEW BATHROOM AT THE FIRST FLOOR FRONT.PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT CONCRETE SLAB. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE PLAN. NO STRUCTURAL WORK. SEPERATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR COMPLYING THE VIOLATION # CF-2026-104286 ( SHED ADDITION) | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7400 LORETTO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationPermit for the legalization of the rear deck, and alterations to the illegally constructed masonry/wooden fence at the side and rear lot lines to meet code standards. Size and location per plan. | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1250 NAPFLE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI's. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 836 STRAHLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior non-structural 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. | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19111 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 337-39 KERPER ST | Alterations2 new curb trap(sanitary/storm) and fresh air inlets , building drain | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | 19111 |