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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4025 POTTER ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement to correct NOD - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6147 MASCHER 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, using existing hydronic pipe. No new piping/ ductwork. |
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| JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC |
| 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2016 MOORE 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. Adding a 70,000 BTU, air and heat unit 2 1/2 ton. One appliance connected to the ductwork. | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2029 S 4TH ST | 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 Supply and install a new 200 AMP service including: A new 200 AMP service cable on the exterior sleeved in PVC conduit, if applicable, a new 200 AMP meter box, A new Eaton 200 AMP 40 circuit panel with main breaker, A new Eaton breaker properly sized for every existing circuit, supply and install an Eaton in panel surge prot | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19148 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 530 W GIRARD AVE | AlterationsAMENDMENT 9/8/2026 CHANGE WATER SERVICE SIZE FROM 1 1/2" TO 3/4" - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing repair/replace half water service from curb to property | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19123 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 613 EARP ST | Alterationsinstall 5" curb trap, 4" vent - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5126 SPRUCE ST | AlterationsReplace main drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19139 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3207 WILLITS RD | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19114 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1364 E COLUMBIA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK* | — | ANTE KAROGLAN (CROMARK CONTRACTING) | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 228 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT, STANDPIPE, AND REAR AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1227 TITAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19147 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3659 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 3 | SMK Philly Construction | C | 19140 |
| 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 Sep 3, 2026 | 5128 WEBSTER 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. 92% 80K BTU furnace, 4 ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | AC Comfort Service Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1616 MONTROSE ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19146 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5026 DITMAN ST | AlterationsReplace Curb Trap, FAI, & 10ft of Main Drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 840 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionInstall 300 amp service with grounding. Install (4) 125 amp panels, (1) 60 amp house panel, receptacles, lighting, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2221 N 16TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ZUN LIN | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4533 N 18TH ST | 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 8200 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2627 E LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR FUEL GAS PIPING ONLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1229 W CHAMPLOST AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeREMOVE THE EXISTING INTERIOR ACCESSORY PARKING SPACE AND USE IT AS ONE (1) EXTRA DWELLING UNIT, THREE (3) UNITS TOTAL | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2048 W OXFORD ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | GEORGE KENNEDY | C | 19121 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 812 INVERNESS LN | Addition and/or AlterationAdding a toilet and sink to basement unfinished area to make a new bathroom. Adding 3 non-structural walls to enclose the new bathroom area. single family dwelling, no structural work, no excavation in the basement. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1525-29 LOCUST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM ALTERATION TO ACCOMMODATE THE 3RD FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19102 |