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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 226 RITNER 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 | — | — | 19148 | |
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| 2920 REED 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 |
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| 19146 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 3846 HAVERFORD AVE | 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. Replace (2) existing furnaces and (2) AC units only, in like and kind. (1) furnace and AC unit for each dwelling, using existing ductwork. | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 7101 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING THEATRE. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 324 N HOLLY 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 furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2946 ARAMINGO AVE | 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 WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 210 LOCUST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Canary Architecture LLC | C | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 320 N HOLLY 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 furnace and AC only, in like and kind, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 2148 S LAMBERT 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 10134 BUSTLETON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs & VENT BOXES. | — | VIKTOR VABISHCHEVICH | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 1318 W GLENWOOD AVE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A MIXED-USE BUILDING (SEE CP-2020-002908) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | — | SD GENERAL CONTRACTOR | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 1250 S 21ST 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 5323 ANGORA TER | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE FAI. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 4612 MILLETT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007628 | — | michael powell | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2026 N 56TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2901-05 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2403 WHARTON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | HIMA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6218 LUDLOW ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1423 N FELTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationKnob and tube electrical remediation throughout the house where visible and accessible Knob and tube wiring remediation will be completed without structural alterations or removal of existing walls. New wiring will be fished through existing wall and ceiling cavities using small, localized access openings only where necessary. Surface-mounted electrical components/raceways may be utilized where appropriate to minimize disturbance. Access openings will be patched and repaired upon completion. | — | Rameses Lee | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4520-40 WORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new receptacle outlets, new switches, GFI receptacle, Outlets,5 SUB PANELS, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES. All work per approved plans, NEC 2017 *NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT* | — | Jermaine Smith | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 8 JEFFERSON ST | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY MASONRY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND ONLY. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO THE START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE 21 DAY POSTING CAN BE WAIVED FOR DANGEROUS CASE [SECTION A-303.2 OF ADMINISTRATIVE CODE] | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 731 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001148 | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationDISCONNECT AND REMOVE EXISTING LIGHT FIXTURES AND PROVIDE AND INSTALL NEW LIGHT FIXTURES | — | SIGNORA ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6239 WHEELER 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 (18) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (7) switch replacement, (3) install flush mount led ceiling fixture, (2) install bedroom fixture, (2) ground fault receptacle, outdoor receptacle outlet, install exterior fixture, install dining room fixture, install 3-way switches, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, ground fault receptacle, close juncti | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 846 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007137 | — | PRIORITY PLUMBING LLC | 19130 |