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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 809 MOORE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 534 WATKINS ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 629 FERNON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 631 FERNON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2231 S DARIEN ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 519 MCKEAN ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE-INCH FIRE/DOMESTIC WATER SERVICE LINE AND FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13D. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 3121 S JUNIPER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1824 S 5TH ST | AlterationsAMENDED 10.13.26 TO INCLUDE CT & FAI. 3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 223 TREE 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. Install Goodman 96% 60k btu furnace, 3 ton AC. ductwork, and 11 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 825 PIERCE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM100 AMPS TO 200 AMPS as per Residential Service Equipment wiring throughout install light fixtures, outlets, switches, smoke detectors, Grounding system as per 2020 NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 728 PORTER ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6 OREGON AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALLATION OF CURB TRAPS, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND WATER SERVICE AS SPECIFIED ON APPROVED PLANS. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IIN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA PLUMBING CODE AND APPROVED PLANS. | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 3227 S JUNIPER ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1724 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6 OREGON AVE | Alterationsdemo of existing fixtures. Rough in of sanitary and domestic water underneath the trailer for the bathrooms and install of new plumbing fixtures. ALL WORK PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND PLUMBING EZ STANDARD. | — | CARSO CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 6 OREGON AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | ATHENA CONTRACTING INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1606 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003931: FOR 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. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | JS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 412 EMILY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-007910 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1147 SNYDER 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. To install one central heating and A/C (2.5-ton, 1000 CFM) system and ductwork for the existing single family. HVAC unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 15 diffusers). | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1648-52 E PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinstall new wiring for restaurant kitchen equipment and lighting as per plans, all wiring is to be M/C type. Reconfigure existing fire alarm devices as required. Install new data wiring for POS system. All work is fed from from existing service, and panels. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC | — | ANTHONY GARBARINO | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1102 MORRIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling new branch circuits for kitchen and replacing old outlets. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | DRIJON GJONI | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1917 S 11TH 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. Install all new ductwork throughout Install new 92%-60,000 btu Goodman Gas Furnace Install new 2 1/2 ton to Goddman coil and condenser Condenser will located in the backyard House will have 8 diffusers | — | URI SOLOMON | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1917 S 11TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 133 MCKEAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1616 S CAMAC 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 | — | Rider Homes | 19148 |
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