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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3927 N PARK AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19140 | |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4252 LANCASTER AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — |
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| 19104 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1158 S 12TH ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1521 BEVERLY RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 15 W RITTENHOUSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsInterior rough - installing water & drain lines to 35 toilets, 35 lav sinks, 35 bath tubs, 35 kitchen sinks, 35 washer drains, 1 area drain, 1 floor drain per plans , installation of listed fixtures | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5914 DELANCEY ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Exterior 1" Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET ST | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. 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. | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 5825 CHEW AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2121 E SOMERSET ST | Alterations3/4" WATER SERVICE - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 273 S 3RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Dante Vannicola Jr | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 3933 CRESSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19127 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 2231 MCKEAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall plumbing for 2.5 bathrooms, 1 kit, 1 laundry, 1 hot water heater & 1 hose bib. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 519 MCKEAN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007912 | — | STEPHEN GILKIN | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1603 68TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEGALIZATION AND COMPLETION OF LOCALIZED FRONT FACADE REPAIR AT AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING. WORK INCLUDES REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION OF APPROX. 7'-0" X 11'-6" OF THE FRONT FACADE, NON-LOAD-BEARING WOOD INFILL FRAMING, REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING FIVE-LITE BAY-TYPE WINDOW CONFIGURATION WITH THREE NEW VINYL DOUBLE-HUNG WINDOWS, NEW EXTERIOR SHEATHING, WRB AND VINYL SIDING, LIMITED INTERIOR FINISH REPAIRS, AND INSTALLATION OF A NEW METAL GUARD AT THE EXISTING SECOND-FLOOR BALCONY. EXISTING PRIMA | — | O & R HOMES LLC | 19126 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 122 E HORTTER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2021-015249 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1229 S MARKOE 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. Installation new system with ductwork. | — | ARCTIC LINE LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 4500 N BROAD ST | AlterationsCURB TRAP AND FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 28, 2026 | 1151 S 19TH 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 Oct 27, 2026 | 922 NEW MARKET ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR ROOF DECK REPAIRS TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-034184. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Phamily Tree LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5936 ADDISON 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 7047 BUIST AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4524 FERNHILL 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. Replacement of 100 amps panel only. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1217 W VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | KEN GROUP LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 7301 CASTOR AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one (1) statically-illuminated wall sign. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 246 E SPRINGFIELD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemodel of basement bathroom, replacement of fixtures, installation of 3 switches, 2 outlets, 3 recessed lights, 1 wall sconce, 1 ventilation fan | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19118 |