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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2710 S MOLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 | |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3923 MOUNT VERNON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-001915 | — |
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| Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC |
| 19104 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3129 N 28TH ST | AlterationsReplace the Curb Trap & FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1451 CONLYN ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of service cable and meter bank for a single family dwelling. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | Fortech Electricians LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2750 E PACIFIC ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2517 N 7TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Michael J Mccullough jr | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1238 CALLOWHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING GROUP R-2 CONDOMINIUM UNIT AT THE 8TH FLOOR TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF A NEW MEZZANINE. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. SEE ZP-2026-008710 FOR ZONING APPROVAL OF G.F.A. INCREASE. | 1 | Cagatay Bahri Aydin | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 220 S ITHAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | SMITH-GOODMAN BUSINESS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS | 19139 |
| 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 4, 2026 | 1307 CHRISTIAN ST | Alterationsreplace water line - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3925 J ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (1) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (1) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, (1) BONDING HOT WATER HEATER, | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 218-26 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR ALTERATIONS TO THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE THE REPLACEMENT OF APPLIANCES, GRDs, EXHAUST FANS, DOMESTIC KITCHEN HOODS, AND DEHUMIDIFIERS AND CLEANING/REPLACEMENT OF EXHAUST DUCTS TO ROOF/EXTERIOR WALL VENTS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-002774 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Innovative Comfort Solutions LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5409 QUENTIN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 933 N 50TH 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 | — | Milton E Puli Palaguachi | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 221 APSLEY 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2213 S 21ST 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 | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5207 N 15TH ST | Alterationsreplace water line - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2738 N 5TH ST | Alterationsrepair or replace curb trap . fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19133 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 35 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO TWO EXISTING DWELLING UNITS (UNITS 2B & 2C) ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PHC APPROVAL. EXISTING BUILDING SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP OR FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 2 | ONE MECHANICAL NEW INNOVATIONS LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 4499 S BROAD ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for PP-2026-012248 | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19112 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2026 S CECIL ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard replace outlets, switches and fixtures--fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19143 |
| 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 | 438 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | AlterationsHouse trap, FAI, and Partial house main. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MARC K DANIELS | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 4610 CITY AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically illuminated freestanding sign (EXT-001), two (2) statically illuminated wall signs (EXT-002 & EXT-003), and two (2) directional signs (EXT-008 & EXT-010). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19131 |