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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 542 BASILICA CIR | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS WITH RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK (SEE EP-2026-003352). ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19128 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 |
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| 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. (2) 92% 60K BTU furnaces, (2) 2.5 ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers |
| — |
| Ermalindo Zazaj |
| 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 9838 LEGION ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2021-012689 | — | JOSEPH ROSATI INC | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1234 N 29TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-009272 TO INCLUDE REPAIRS TO ROOF AND CHIMNEY PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER’S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | William Klotz | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1118 N 39TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003984 | 1 | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3901 N SMEDLEY ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3610 BANDON DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3113 N WENDLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1139 E LUZERNE 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 | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 8745 GLENLOCH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI Replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1052 GRANITE 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 Replace outlets, switches and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6818 N 7TH 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 Replace outlets, lights and switches,install outlet in living room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1029 FAUNCE ST | Descriptive/MiscellaneousFor the removal of existing deck | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 316 TITAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the interior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, to include the addition of a deck above the 2 story portion. Details per plan. | — | RIFF ENTERPRISES INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | Joseph M Sciacca | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4800 S 13TH ST | Parking OnlySite redevelopment includes constructing new driveway aprons to establish improved connections to the adjacent public streets, along with a redesigned parking lot featuring new curbs. size and locations as shown on the plans. | — | Langan Engineering and Environmental Services, Inc. | C | 19112 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2053 FEDERAL 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. Repair of existing ducts and replacement of existing HVAC system:92% Gas Furnace 80000btu 3.0ton 1200cfm and AC uni t3.0 ton 13.4Seer | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3539 N 16TH ST | New Construction INSTALL SERVICE EQUIPMENT, WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL OUTLETS, SWITCHES, LIGHT FIXTURES, SMOKE ALARMS, GROUNDING, EMERGENCY LIGHTS, EXIT SIGNS, FIRE ALARM .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2248 N 5TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC WET SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY FOUR (4) FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-000306 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1208 W AIRDRIE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2647 E THOMPSON 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 INSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***FISHING ONLY*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3810 THE OAK RD | Lot Line RelocationFOR A LOT ADJUSTMENT TO CREATE THREE (3) DEEDED LOTS (PREMISES A, B, C) FROM THREE (3) EXISTING DEEDED LOTS WITH TWO OPA ACCOUNT NUMBERS (3810 THE OAK RD & 3815 STOKLEY ST (PREMISES A & B)). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | RUGGIERO PLANTE LAND DESIGN LLC | C | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | 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 (10) SPRINKLER HEADS, PER NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2014 LONGSHORE AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Ht and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3145 N WENDLE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19133 |