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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1538 E PASTORIUS ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel Replacing one shower/tub with acrylic unit | — | JASON CRINITI | 19138 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 5528 BOYER ST | EZ Chimney and Vent ExtensionFor existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans by meeting the Conditions and Design Limitations below. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) |
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| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 823 E RITTENHOUSE 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1903 1/2 ELSTON ST | 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 | — | LOPEZ & LOPEZ BUILDERS LLP | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 837 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH 2 -INCH AMES LF2000BM1-FP BACKFLOW PREVENTER AND AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND FOR A PENTAIR FIRE-PUMP COMPLYING WITH NFPA 20. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | PATRIOT SPRINKLER COMPANY | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2101 CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service with grounding and 3-gang meter bank, with 200 amp panels in each unit, install outlets, lights, exit/emergency lights, and switches in 1st floor unit as per 2017 NEC. *2nd floor unit to be wired at a later date. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | Vincent Williams | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 5525 BLOYD 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. Wiring two apartments inside the house. Installing new non-metallic Romex cable for lighting power receptacles appliances smoke detectors etc in each apartment. Replacing the existing service cable outside of the house with a new service cable. The service size is 200 amps. The electrical service size has not increased. | — | marquis henderson | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 7101-63 OGONTZ AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAmend Permit 10/15/2026 - Correct Address Install 200 amp meter socket only 3 phase 120/208 AS PER NEC 2020 | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-008758 | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2044 CHELTEN AVE | AlterationsReplace Curb trap, FAI, Main-Drain and (2) Water service | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1633 ANDREWS AVE | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1313 E RITTENHOUSE 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. Installation of a Goodman 3 ton heat pump system with a nominal cooling capacity of 36,000 BTU/hr, cooling efficiency of 14.3 SEER2, and design airflow of approximately 1,200 CFM. New ductwork for 10 supply registers, and 2 return grilles | — | MICHAEL AKINTUYOSI | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2007 RIDLEY 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUSTS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT A SIX (6) FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-005534 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | NAZAR HOME CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 6941 FORREST AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 5508 BLAKEMORE ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation including new framing, drywall, kitchen & bathroom to create 2 apartments in an exisitgn structre. details per plan. | — | WBJ INC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 6232 N 21ST 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 Steam Boiler 80% AFUE, 69,000 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 7234 N 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" Water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 2007 RIDLEY 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. Replace and Install 80% AFUE and 60,000 Btu gas hot water boiler, Tie into existing hydronic pipes. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 7493 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Alterations3/4" Water distribution line replacement curb stop to meter | — | MARC K DANIELS | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6935 CEDAR PARK AVE | AlterationsAMEND 10-09-2026 Replace 3/4" water service, curb to the foundation wall Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6423 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19138 |