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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1513 LOTT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationBEDROOM 1-15 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT, 5 OUTLETS, SWITCH, 4 LIGHTS AND CEILING FAN, HARDWIRED CARBON SMOKE DETECTOR. BEDROOM 2-15 AMP ARC FAULT CIRCUIT, 5 OUTLETS, SWITCH, 4 LIGHTS AND CEILING FAN, HARDWIRED CARBON SMOKE DETECTOR. SITTING AREA, ARC FAULT, 2 OUTLETS, DIMMER, 2 LIGHTS, HARDWIRED CARBON SMOKE DETECTOR. HALLWAY, ARC FAULT, 2 OUTLETS, 2-3 WAY SWITCHES, 2 LIGHTS. BATHROOM, 20 AMP ARC FAULT WITH 2 GFI OUTLETS, SWITCH WITH EXHAUST FAN, SWITCH, 2 LIGHTS. | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19115 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 |
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| 9898 E ROOSEVELT BLVD |
| Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. |
| — |
| EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC |
| C |
| 19115 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 4 new signs to existing sign circuits. No new wiring. General Permit #GP-2026-006436 All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 8730 KREWSTOWN 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 | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 9218 OLD BUSTLETON 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 | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1503 CRESWOOD RD | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION AN ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Hormigon LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2400 TREMONT ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING MUTILI-FAMILY BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 13 COVERED BRIDGE PATH | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew rear addition to existing single family structure as per approved plan | — | Hormigon LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 9989 GLOBAL RD | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR AN AUTO REPAIR SHOP IN SPACE A. **NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT** | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1822 FULMER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR REAR AND ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR (MAIN STRUCTURE) ALL AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE AND RECTION OF ONE ACCESSORY STORAGE SHED ON REAR YARD. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Shay Argaman | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 9536 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all device in kitchen area in kind. Replace light fixture in kitchen area only installing 6 recess and adding under cabinet light (all work will be done thru means of fishing) | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 9731 GLENHOPE RD | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 9334 TROUT RD | 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. NO DIFUSSERS OR DUCTWORK IS BEING INSTALLED REPLACE IN LIKE IN KIND Single-Zone, Premium, Mitsubishi, Ductless Solution | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1651 GRANT AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FIVE (5) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007347 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19115 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1821 BOWLER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | Addition and/or AlterationHORIZONTAL CABLING: • Provide labor to install twenty-five (25) flush mount dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install one (1) surface mount single Category 6 wireless access point location. • Provide labor to install sixteen (16) single Category 6 camera locations. These cables will be left unterminated and coiled at teach end for final terminations/connections by others. • Provide labor to install four (4) flush mount in-room dual Category 6 locations. • Provide labor to install fiv | — | BLUESTONE COMMUNICATIONS INC | C | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 726 CHARETTE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9606 HAYDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM FRESH IAR INLETS. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9536 RISING SUN AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 603 LARAMIE PL | 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 | — | Pizarro Flooring LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 110 PHEASANT HILL DR | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a detach structure with basement and garage for one off street parking. Size and location per plan. | — | Elizabeth Johnson | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 9654 SANDANNE RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 2400 TREMONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationWiring for 5 new residential units within an existing space all work per approved plans NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1151 LAYTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 7.920 kW Roof Mount Solar System consisting of 18 Solar Panels and 18 IQ8HC Microinverters as per 2017 NEC. | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19115 |