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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1316 BAINBRIDGE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19147 | |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 8026 THOURON AVE | Addition and/or Alteration Reconstruct the back area (bathroom, bedroom & closet) of the building to add an additional bathroom. details per plan. no structural work |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5700-30 CITY AVE | 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 (11) existing sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 328 N 53RD 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1315 S DOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MCKENNA | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1750 ABERDEEN 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 100 Amp service and panel - 30 space panel in basement 1 basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp in kitchen 1 bonding hot water heater 1 basement electric race ways wire mold, 80 feet throughout house ground fault receptacle in kitchen 1 ground fault receptacle behind freezer 1 ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor kitchen co | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 227 S 55TH ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 527 E CHELTENHAM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 8221 SEMINOLE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR DETACHED GARAGE AND THE ERECTION OF NEW TWO PARKING SPACES ATTACHED GARAGE ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Cemah F Tudae-Torboh | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2121 GOULD 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 two ductless multi-zone mini-split air conditioning systems in an existing three-story single-family dwelling. System 1: one 2-zone outdoor condenser serving two 7,000 BTU indoor units. System 2: one 3-zone outdoor condenser serving two 7,000 BTU | — | SIDE TECHNOLOGY INC | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 485 FLAMINGO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2212 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** ELECTRICAL WORK TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF RECEPTACLES AND LIGHTING UTILIZING EXISTING SERVICE AS PER 2017 NEC. INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM AS PER PLANS AND 2016 NFPA 72.**SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** AMENDED AS OF 8/31/2026 FOR A PERMIT | 1 | R C LEGNINI CO., INC. | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 302 W SPRINGFIELD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repairing house drain | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2651 WENTWORTH RD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 645 E WISHART ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-115526. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 643, 647 E. Wishart. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5915-41 GERMANTOWN AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001703 INSTALL A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, PER NFPA 13 | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 389 LYCEUM 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 Install 200 amp Service Grounding and bond with GFCI at electrical panel. | — | BRUCE SIMON | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 982 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR SITEWORK ASSOCIATED WITH INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS AT EXISTING PARKING LOT. **SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED** | 1 | BRYAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 138 W WISHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 20FT OF INTERIOR MAIN DRAIN | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2620 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior alterations of an existing single family attached structure, details per plan. | — | JEROME HENRY | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3516 VAUX ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemediation of knob & tube wiring as per 2020 NEC; Fishing wires | — | JOHN DONALD MILLER III | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5734 FLORENCE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationEXISTING TWO STORY BUILDING WITH BASEMENT. INTERIOR RENOVATION ONLY. NO EXTERIOR CHANGE, NO ROOF CHANGE, EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | Team C Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1042 W INDIANA AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ALEXANDER FERRER | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2522 W FIRTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6720 MEDIA 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 New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing. | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19151 |