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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1502 E LYCOMING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19124 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5500 MIRIAM RD | 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 |
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| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 995 SANGER ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4959 PENNWAY 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 912 GRANITE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2140 ANCHOR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and fresh air inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1713 KINSEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. FOR USE AS PUBLIC, CIVIC, AND INSTITUTIONAL- COMMUNITY CENTER. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ************************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANY OTHER WORK. ******************************** | — | A&E Construction Co. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4624 LESHER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a 5.160 kW PV system per NEC 2020 GP-2026-008208 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1139 E LUZERNE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CHILD DAY CARE (E OCCUPANCY) IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 1 | AZIZ DALI | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5415 SAUL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing for three fixtures | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5328 SAUL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4314-36 TACKAWANNA ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CORRECTION TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY ISSUED UNDER PERMIT 1016293 TO INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION OF THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS ON THE THIRD FLOOR. ALL WORK COMPLETED AND PLANS APPROVED UNDER PERMIT 1016293. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. *2018 IEBC* | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4643-45 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 4207 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsREPLACE SECTION OF 4" DRAIN / APPROXIMATELY 10' IN BASEMENT / STACK | — | Eric Slifkin | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5435 DISCHER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" Water service, Curb trap, and FAI | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5185 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAdditional bathroom GFCI, fan and light to the social hall and reset social hall LED lights to new locations as per 2017 NEC. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4558 STILES ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fai and main drain to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 4325 POTTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 5326 SAUL ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1428 E LUZERNE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1500 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND PIPING. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | DEVINE BROTHERS INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4928 DUFFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a disconnect 120v for a wheelchair lift. | — | MCCLAIN BROS INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 1112 PRATT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 4130 BENNINGTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a disconnect for a wheelchair lift outside of home | — | MCCLAIN BROS INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 1562 RUAN ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2022-056328 TO INCLUDE MASONRY REPAIRS OF EXTERIOR WALLS, SISTERING FLOOR JOISTS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | C S BELL INC. | C | 19124 |