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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 946 E ELLET 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 | — | — | 19150 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 |
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| 2230 RIDGE AVE |
| City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-000414. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2232 Ridge. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. |
| — |
| E K MULTISERVICE LLC |
| 19121 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 90 ROSELYN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3744 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5430-44 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1.5" WATER SERVICE | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2854 N 23RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4115 MONTGOMERY DR | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2937 N CAMAC ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, fresh air inlet and main drain | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1231-39 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4203 CHIPPENDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACE EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE,30 CIRCUIT PANEL WITH MAIN,FULL GROUNDING SYSTEM,REPLACE 2 LIGHTS AND SWITCH,REPLACE A/C CONDENSER DISCONNECT AND WHIP TO CONDENSER. | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4172 LEIDY AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-092587. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2001-49 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or Alteration(SEE ENGINEER APPROVED KIT cut-sheet) Interior electrical renovation for a radiology suite. Work includes temporary power and lighting provisions, electrical demolition and make-safe procedures, installation of new lighting fixtures and lighting controls, receptacles and branch circuitry, new distribution equipment including panelboards, transformer, circuit breakers, disconnect switches, feeders, grounding and bonding systems, power connections for radiology equipment, HVAC equipment connection | — | G TEHCNOLOGY, INC. | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1539 HELLERMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1112 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a complete fire alarm system serving a daycare. Provide all required fire alarm initiating devices, notification appliances, voice evacuation, control equipment, modules and wiring. All work shall be performed in accordance with 2019 NFPA 72, the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | Thompson Safety LLC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1429 W HAGERT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6076 KINGSESSING 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 Switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1448 S BOUVIER 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6210 WASHINGTON AVE | Retaining WallEZ PERMIT STANDARDS RETAINING WALLS - For New Retaining Walls as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2133 E BIRCH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5839 CHESTNUT ST | 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 WIRING THROUGHOUT, INSTALL LIGHT FIXTURES, OUTLETS, SWITCHES, SMOKE DETECTORS, GROUNDING | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2446 W HUNTINGDON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2517 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2507 N MARSTON ST | Alterationsinstall new bathtub, lav sink, and water closet, install 2 drain lines to bath and lave. install 3" drain to water cloest | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 931 WYNNEWOOD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationFire Alarm: Install 8 speaker/strobe, 1 strobe, 1 smoke detector, 1 relay 1 NAC Panel. PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |