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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 816 N 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Oscar Vladimir Ventura Penalo | 19130 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1840 E LIPPINCOTT ST |
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| 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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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1703 N ROBINSON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap, 4" FAI. New 4" sewer line into building | — | GREGORY ROSSI PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4279 ORCHARD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing semi detached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 514 BRINTON ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | WYCHE RAYDRIAN | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 7012 ARDLEIGH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-061079 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING TO AN EXISTING GARAGE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS | — | jeferson de sousa | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 123 ROSELYN ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6133 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Sit-Down Restaurant | — | Bria Kennedy | C | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 8026 ELBERON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2542 SHIELDS 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 only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5216 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 242 S 46TH 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 Wire through single family house, decora devices, switches, receptacles, smokes, 4'' LED recessed lights and ARCF breakers according to NEC 2020 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1825 S 16TH 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 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1811 MOUNTAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2408 S REESE 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 18, 2026 | 8300 STRAHLE PL | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 933 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY . FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIIVNG FOR THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE SELECTIVE DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** 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 TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER FPA 13R MIN ** SEPARATE PERMITS RE | 3 | Cawfi | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 7014 VOIGT RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6141 PINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | John Doherty Plumbing and Heating, LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1913 N HOWARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6125 MORTON 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. 92K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC unit, ductwork, and 7 diffusers | — | Shay Argaman | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 537 WILDER ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3/4" WDP. | — | Dante Vannicola Jr | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4172 LEIDY 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3019 FAIRDALE RD | 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 | — | JEREMIAH GEIB | 19154 |