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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2751 MAXWELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7748 JACKSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap & FAI | — |
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| GREGORY K MOORE |
| 19136 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3332 SHEFFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI's. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3339 GUILFORD ST | Addition and/or AlterationNo Upgrade on the service amps Replace existing service including 100 amp service cable from Peco line to the meter 100 amp meter socket 100 amp service cable from meter socket to the panel Install proper grounding for the service | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3415 HESS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 8301 TORRESDALE AVE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH THE ERECTION OF A FREESTANDING COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO CONSTRUCTION OF THE TOWER OR ITS FOUNDATION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. ISSUANCE OF THIS SITE WORK PERMIT FOR EXCAVATION SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED TO ESTABLISH VESTED RIGHTS TO THE TOWER OR RELATED PERMITS ON THE PART OF ANY PARTY TO THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. THE OWNER FOR WHICH THIS SITE WORK PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED SHALL PROCEED AT THE OWNER'S RISK WITHOUT ASSURANCE THAT A PERMIT FOR THE | — | Andrew Monzo | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4530 BLAKISTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A COVERED TERRACE (ONE STORY ADDITION) TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 8914-54 FRANKFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMake Safe - To legalize the repairs made to the exterior loading dock wall as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2024-114427. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2024-114427. In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made | 1 | NORTHWOOD CONSTR CO INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4232 OAKMONT ST | Addition and/or Alterationreplaced 2-3 ways switches, one basement Arc fault breaker panel, replaced GFCI receptacle, 4 GFCI ,washer ,dryer kitchen, install 2-3ways switches basement,2 Arc fault breakers ,2 redistribute circuitbasement,4 led fixtures,3 replacement receptacle,11switches replacement,10 ungrounded receptacle replacement (All wires are fished as per 2020 NEC ) | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8342-52 STATE RD | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | HIGGINS CONSULTING SERVICES LLC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 7601-15 FRANKFORD AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstalling 3 Fixtures 1 HWH 1 Three Compartment Sink (other in description) 1 Grease Trap (other in description) | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 7355 STATE RD | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 8617 GLENLOCH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 7322-24 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC/ 2021 IFGC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | C | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4317 OAKMONT ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4752 OAKMONT ST | Alterations Ht and FAI replacement to correct NOD - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3115 WELSH RD | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4709 ASHBURNER ST | AlterationsInstalling 2 water closet, 2 lavatories, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4709 ASHBURNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4709 ASHBURNER ST | 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. Installing new HVAC, 3 ton condenser and coil, 9 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4308 VISTA ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 3152-54 WILLITS RD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) STATIC INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY PROJECTING SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. SEE ZP-2026-007048 FOR ZONING APPROVAL. | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4724 HARTEL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4315 BLEIGH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8764 FRANKFORD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED BUILDING. TO BE USED AS A TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT WITH A TOTAL OF TWENTY (20) ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES (TWO ACCESSIBLE SPACES PROVIDED, INCLUDING ONE VAN-ACCESSIBLE). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC | C | 19136 |