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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2124 UNRUH AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Landmark Architectural Design LLC | 19149 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7000 CASTOR AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition over an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2926 FANSHAWE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or Alteration EXISTING SERVICE, INSTALL SUBPANELS AS PER DRAWINGS, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL TAMPER RESISTANT OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, AND EXIT SIGNS PER APPROVED DRAWINGS AND 2017 NEC. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall temporary lighting, switches, egress signage, convenience receptacles, and provide power to RTU(s) as per 2017 NEC. | — | Robert A Parissi Electrical Contractor | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 7300 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 5911 AGUSTA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 6025 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Karbon Architects, LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Qi Chen | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3243 UNRUH AVE | AlterationsReplace rain leader cesspool and 2 feet of drain pipe. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 3243 UNRUH 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, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1234 VAN KIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3243 UNRUH AVE | 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 per nec | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated wall sign and the documentation of refacing one (1) existing projecting sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3112 BRIGHTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI AND MAIN DRAIN | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2836 KNORR ST | Addition and/or AlterationNew installation 100 amp electric service Meter box electical box ground wire. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 5700 OXFORD AVE | SignINSTALLATION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) DOUBLE-FACED FREE-STANDING SIGN ON EXISTING SUPPORT POLE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Bob Schueller & Sons Inc | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3243 UNRUH AVE | 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 | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2909 ELBRIDGE ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF STREET INTERIOR GARAGE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 7300 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ).STRUCTURAL WORK TO BE INCLUDED IN THE SCOPE OF WORK . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | P.S HOME CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | KENNETH J ACQUAVIVA | C | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3144 BARNETT 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 existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3100 COTTMAN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19149 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 6426 AKRON ST | Retaining WallFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF WORK [ERFORMED FOR A RETAINING WALL CONSTRUCTION. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK NOT MENTIONED ON THE PERMIT** | — | — | 19149 |