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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1404 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19125 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3426 ELLA ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2023-002298. 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 3424, 3428 Ella. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence with gate across front of property. |
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| FRANCIS HENRIQUEZ |
| 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3524 N RANDOLPH 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 3-way switch replacements, arc fault 20 amp, dryer circuit 30 amp, wire molds, ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuits 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, install bedroom fixtures, install door bell, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery ope | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1041 DALY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | Michael J Martorano | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1031 CROSS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6393 WOODBINE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008628 | — | Selwyn Construction Co. | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3848 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 20, 2026 | 1113 E HORTTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ATIS PLUMBING AND HVAC INC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4242 W STILES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 1" WATER SERVICE. | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3533 N 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall one new exterior GFCI-protected receptacle in proposed VPL area to supply vertical platform lift equipment. Extend branch circuit from existing grounded interior/porch receptacle. Install receptacle in lockable weatherproof enclosure with extra-duty/in-use cover. | — | 2 Live Wires, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5118 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007799 | — | DAYTON DUNCAN | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 201-19 N 15TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the creation of covered balconies accessed by second floor. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Woodcock Design, Inc. | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 7256 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3412 KENSINGTON AVE | 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 | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2764 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 243-45 S CAMAC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Lepore Plumbing & Sons Inc | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1616 S 16TH 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. 96% 85K BTU furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4037 GREEN 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. 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 20, 2026 | 2631 S HUTCHINSON 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 407 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations including structural repairs of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | Buck Homes LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 562 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. no excavation in the basement. | — | Joesph Dayoub | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2332 E THOMPSON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-001023 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4410-20 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Dream Home Services, Inc. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationPROPOSED PARTIAL INTERIOR ALTERATION AT AN EXISTING 3 STORY BUILDING. 1ST FLOOR POWDER ROOM ADDITION, KITCHEN AND MECHANICAL ROOM RECONFIGURATION. 2ND FLOOR MASTER BATHROOM RECONFIGURATION. EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. DETAILS PER PLAN. NO EXTERIOR WORK. | — | Icon Remodeling LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2415 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR PORCH TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. * NO WORK TO FRONT FACADE OR SIDE ELEVATION. ALL WORK AT REAR.* | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19145 |