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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1968 71ST 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST | 19138 | |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3423 ARTHUR ST |
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| 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 |
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| 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2030 DELANCEY PL | Addition and/or AlterationFor the replacement of the exterior window lintels at the side and rear of an existing attached structure per plan and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. No work to the front facade. | — | PINEMAR, INC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2000-24 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide an interior electrical fit-out for a commercial office tenant space. Install fifty-six (56) light fixtures, three (3) exit signs, five (5) switches, ten (10) receptacle outlets, two (2) floor receptacles, and three (3) furniture power connections. Relocate eight (8) existing switches. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | NEW LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4035 W GIRARD AVE | 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. | — | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3810 TERRACE 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5608 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001120 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 534 CARVER ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR A SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION. WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK**** | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3422 N ORIANNA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5323 OGDEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb Trap & FAI | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2063 E CAMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO STORY REAR ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Tony Harper | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1500 E CLIVEDEN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-000053 | — | PRIME ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2113 MELVIN 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 | — | QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 240 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS OF THE BASEMENT LEVEL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* ** NO WORK TO EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND/OR DOORS, EXCEPT FOR BASEMENT WINDOW AND EGRESS WELL SPECIFIED IN PLANS, AS PART OF THIS PERMIT** ***PHC REVIEW OF WINDOW ASSEMBLY 'SHOP' DRAWINGS REQUIRED FOR FINAL APPROVAL*** | — | RAC Verde Corp | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 211 BROWN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 637 KERPER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2716 JUDSON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 802 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | ZACHARY TORRES | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5846 LUDLOW 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 | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5709 COTTAGE ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY, MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD GARAGE STRUCTURE BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AMENDED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | FIRST CALL DEMOLITION LLC | C | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 615 S HANCOCK ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. PHC- Approval, rear only. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2336 E HAGERT ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall drain lines and water lines and set EIGHT fixtures | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 945 W RUSSELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and partial house drain curb to house | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2005 KNORR ST | 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 | — | — | 19149 |