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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7810 TEMPLE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | 19150 | |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 7537 LIMEKILN PIKE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE FIRST-FLOOR REAR PORTION OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* |
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| COREY KEY |
| 19150 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7807 RUGBY ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. ALTERATION/REPAIR IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit type. | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 1505 YERKES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR MAIN DRAIN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1251 SYDNEY ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For 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. | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7953 BAYARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 8040 RUGBY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 8031 MANSFIELD AVE | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3218 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | C | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 8316 WILLIAMS 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. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 7500 RUGBY 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8010 BALDWIN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1631 ELAINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT's & FAI's. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2738 W CHELTENHAM AVE | 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1507 CARDEZA ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 931 MURDOCH RD | AlterationsReplace portion of 4" main house drain on front lawn w/ house trap and fresh air inlet outside building. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DAINE BARRETT | 19150 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 915 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | New ConstructionINSTALLATION OF A ONE&HALF (1 ½”) INCH COMBINED SERVICE LINE FOR A FIRE & DOMESTIC SUPPLY LINE AND FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH REMOTE TOILET CONNECTION PER PLANS. FOR A MULTIPURPOSE RESIDENTIAL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D IN A 3-STORY STRUCTURE WITH PILOT HOUSE. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRE FOR ALL PLUMBING WORK | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1113 E HORTTER 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 Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1004 DORSET ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1138 E DURHAM 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 8440 TEMPLE RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling new non-metallic Romex cable throughout the living room, dining room for recessed lighting, kitchen microwave, gas range. Replacing receptacles and switches throughout the house. | — | marquis henderson | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1035 DORSET 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 8026 THOURON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration Reconstruct the back area (bathroom, bedroom & closet) of the building to add an additional bathroom. details per plan. no structural work | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1113 E HORTTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1166 SLOCUM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI Replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19150 |