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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 701 CATHEDRAL RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp MLO subpanel fed from existing 400 amp panel. Install lighting, receptacles, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. | — | COLLIN ESTEP | C | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 336 S 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| Brian W Bellocchio |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6360 W COLUMBIA AVE | AlterationsREPLACE OUTSIDE CURB TRAP FOR SEWER LINE REPAIR. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19151 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3129 N 28TH 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,OUTLETS,ETC. INSTALLING (4) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES> (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5221 WISSAHICKON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace water service | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2051 N 8TH 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3946 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002760 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2132 S 64TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005345 | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2148 N REESE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Olympia Construction LLC | 19122 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 8301 CASTOR AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-064956 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY VEHICLE IMPACT AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-064956. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE I | 1 | HENKELS & MC COY INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3449 JANNEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATION, CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND INSTALLATION OF PAINT BOOTH FOR VEHICLE PAINT AND FINISHING. PAINT BOOTH TO BE EQUIPED WITH FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PER NFPA 17. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AT PAINT BOOTH. | 1 | A1 MECHANICAL INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5652 CHRISTIAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3701 SPRUCE ST | Alterationsfurnish & install new fixtures, associated domestic water, sanity & vent piping. including (1) bottle filler, & (1) Mop Receptor | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1630 N GRATZ 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. All work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per EZ Standard. | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1400 S 22ND 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES (2) new HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. The first dwelling will have a 2.5 ton airhandler, heat pump, ductwork, and 9 diffusers. The s | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4409 UNRUH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace main drain | — | KEITH P SCOTT | 19135 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationRe-Use existing power Add new circuit for power. Add new lighting, remove and reuse existing lighting as per 2017 NEC. Relocate existing fire alarm device as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3479 HELEN ST | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN CRUB TRAP FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1646 S LAWRENCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1607 S 12TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | NIKA MAMAGULASHVILI | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate 12 existing heads for tenant fit-out. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4402 HURLEY ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1184 UNITY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SPIRO NACO | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 218 W NEDRO AVE | 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,OUTLETS,ETC. INSTALLING (5) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES> (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 700 SOLLY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A NEW SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH CELLAR AND REAR SUN DECK ACCESS FROM REAR FIRST FLOOR. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FIALCO PROPERTIES INC | 19111 |