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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1100 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING APARTMENT (P 105). FOR THE REPAIR OF FIRE DAMAGED BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | P & T HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 |
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| 1009 S BOUVIER ST |
| AlterationsInstalling 1 water closet, 1 lavatory, 1 shower/tub, 1 kitchen sink, 1 hot water heater & 1 laundry outlet. |
| — |
| TRIPLE M CONTRACTING |
| 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3846 1/2 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 | 3844 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 | 3216 KIP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2500 SPRING GARDEN ST | Temporary Tents and CanopiesHarinam Festivals 60x45 canopy tent all sides open is for entertainment dancing, dinging, drama, there will be a stage(NOT TOO EXCEED 18"). Chairs will be in rows with expected occupancy of 200. 40x20 canopy tent is for food distribution there will be tables with lines of people passing through to receive plates of prepared food. 30x20 canopy tent for temple store people standing. 40x20 canopy tent for music and singing no chairs. | — | — | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1957 ASHLEY RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1619 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4814 ALCOTT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Deanna Sowisdral | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6014 MORTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 30-48 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR RFU REPLACEMENT ** ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | EEC Aquisition LLC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2758 KENSINGTON 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 Increase the service to 200 amps service, panels, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 420 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | A.E. HARTH INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4543 N 19TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 700 S WARNOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2118 SAINT ALBANS 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 20, 2026 | 800-08 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. INSTALL A 4/4 GALLON CAPTIVE AIRE KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM | — | ATLANTIC FIRE EQUIPMENT CO INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3426 ELLA 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 428-54 E ERIE AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)NO ALTERATIONS THIS PERMIT. FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP S-2 WHOLESALE STORAGE & DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD PRODUCTS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1541 S CARLISLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE BASEMENT SLAB IN KIND AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO EXCAVATION ON THIS PERMIT* | — | ZHENLONG LI | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5123 WILLOWS AVE | 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 | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3521-35 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish & Install Fire Alarm Per APPROVED Plans.-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 633 MORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |