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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 11, 2026 | 424 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | GREGORY B SHIELDS | 19120 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5851 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5500-62 TABOR 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. | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5335 TABOR AVE | 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 | — | FAWWAZ RHONE | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 587 VAN KIRK 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. Replace the existing with the same type, Gas boiler 130,000 BTU, 84% AFUE, no new ductwork.APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 214 CHELTEN AVE | 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. Replace existing furnace and condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 248 W ALBANUS ST | Alterations3/4" water service - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ENTREPRENEUR CONTRACTORS | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4936 N 7TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5702 N 6TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4717 B ST | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 612 LINDLEY AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5014 N 8TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp replacement, (1) 20 amp line to 2nd floor bathroom, replace rear exterior, fixture, replace 3 kitchen receptcales, replace 2 basement receptacles (fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 522 E WYOMING 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5400-06 ELLA ST | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Religious Assembly | — | VICENCIO C DANILO | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 203 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. NO CHANGE IN BUILDING HEIGHT OR EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 215 CHELTEN 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. Replace existing furnace and condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 529 E LURAY 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 and panel 30 space panel, 3-way switch replacements, 20 amp arc fault, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 1st floor, ground fault receptacles arc faults, bedroom fixture, dining room fixture, doorbell, exterior fixture, install exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new rece | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 317 SANGER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire complete 2 story - 200 amp service. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 614 E RAYMOND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 3/4 water service | — | EDWARD HUGHES & SONS , INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5216 WESTFORD RD | 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. Replacement of 95k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 564 SENTNER 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. 200 amp service line. No increase of service | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5239 MARWOOD 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 189 SPARKS ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO THE FRONT 2ND FLOOR BAY AND MAIN ROOF TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2025-066173. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2025-066173. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPAR | — | Eighteen Hundred Construction LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 5702 N 6TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAY EARL D | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 6100 N MARSHALL 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 Replace existing 100-amp service with new 200-amp service. Reuse/reconnect existing main panel. | — | MARIO A REYNA-ESPINAL | 19120 |