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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 6465 ARDLEIGH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | GEORGE BANGURA | 19119 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 230 E UPSAL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 141 E SPRINGER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008853 | — | Armand Parllaku | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 307 W MOUNT PLEASANT 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 223 DURAND ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ARTISAN RESTORATION AND REMODELING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 313 PLEASANT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 223 DURAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS AND FOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | ARTISAN RESTORATION AND REMODELING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 6745 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1202 BARRINGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationBASIC REHABILITATION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. WORK TO INCLUDE NON-STRUCTURAL INTERIOR FRAMING, INTERIOR FINISHES, AND FINISHING OF THE EXISTING BASEMENT. PROVIDE FIRE-RATED GARAGE CEILING AS SHOWN ON SHEET A4. NO STRUCTURAL WORK PROPOSED | — | 215 WIRELESS | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 7078 LINCOLN DR | Alterationsinstallation of 4" domestic water line, (2) storm curb traps with fresh air inlets & (2) storm main drains, (2) sanitary curb traps with fresh air inlets & (2) sanitary main drains | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 302 E UPSAL ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 520 E ALLENS LN | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 275 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY HEATING OIL PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PADEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 62 E SHARPNACK ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a porch, with a roof above and unconditioned storage below, at the front of an existing attached Single-Family Dwelling per plan. | — | Jncbuilders & Design | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6461 MILTON 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 Upgrade existing 100-amp electrical service and panel to 200 amp service. Replace exterior service wiring as required. Install miscellaneous new branch circuits for kitchen and bathrooms. Replace/install lighting fixtures, switches, receptacles, and ceiling fans. | — | josh fogarty | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 323 E ALLENS LN | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 7078 LINCOLN DR | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO MULTI-STORUY MULTI-UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPING SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMERCIAL SPACES. 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 | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 311 E UPSAL ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (SUBDIVISION) TO CREATE 2 LOTS (LOT-1 AND LOT-2) FROM 1 EXISTING LOT (311 E UPSAL ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 122 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. Work on 3rd floor | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 604 E ALLENS LN | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 614 E GORGAS LN | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Change of UseVacant | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6767 GERMANTOWN AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION BUILDING (SEE PERMIT CP-2021-006798) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Change of UseVacant | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 225 E MOUNT PLEASANT 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6827 SPRAGUE ST | AlterationsExterior main drain repair. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19119 |