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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6461 MILTON 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. New Ductwork 11 new diffusers new gas furnace 92% efficiency 80,000 BTU New AC 3 ton 14 SEER new Evap coil 3 ton | — | ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC | 19119 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 |
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| 4561 G 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 ductwork |
| — |
| MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED |
| 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2924 DIAMOND 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 215 BELGRADE ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6302 PASCHALL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS UHL | 19142 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1601-29 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 919 S 9TH ST | 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 | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2039 S NORWOOD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1616 WYNSAM 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 a 76K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton condenser, ductwork & 10 diffusers. | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE | AlterationsReplacing existing curb trap and fresh air inlet. Installing backwater valve also. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19130 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Rewire Throughout | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1842 CHRISTIAN 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 of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. No work to the front facade as part of this permit(As per PHC conditions). | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5803 HAZEL AVE | AlterationsRepair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001727 Install new sprinkler system in existing building "B" per NFPA 13 Install manual wet standpipes in existing building "B" per NFPA 14 | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2953 N 24TH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 7419 WOOLSTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5129 CHESTER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3685 STANTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of existing 100 amps panel only Full house rewire | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19129 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1729 S 22ND 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 Replace 100 amp service, no increase--rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2502 S ALDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1527 N 58TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19131 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2033 DIAMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY (CONTINUED USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING; FOUR DWELLING UNITS). SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 4 | HAROLD R ALLEN | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3948 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-002761 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2198 E HUNTINGDON ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)For a multi-family household living for three (3) dwelling units. **No work approved on this permit** | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5713 N 12TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19141 |