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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2329 W HAROLD 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 | — | — | 19132 | |
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| 312 S 62ND ST |
| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD FROM HOUSE TO CURB TRAP |
| — |
| GRADE A PLUMBING INC |
| 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1019 SOUTHAMPTON RD | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF STRUCTURAL/FASTENING COMPONENTS OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEM. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1729 CHANDLER ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2702 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. | — | MARK C MOORMAN | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 370 CHURCH LN | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-071678 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF REAR PORCH AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO WALLS/FLOORS/ROOF 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. | — | MICHAEL KINGKINER | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6020 ROSS 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2224 E VENANGO ST | EZ Chimney and Vent Extension EZ PERMIT STANDARD CHIMNEY AND VENT EXTENSION For Residential Type Appliances for One- and Two-Family Dwellings (three stories or less) Revised 7/26 Obtain permits for existing chimney/vent extension alterations for low-heat or residential type uses without submitting plans. Any deviations from this permit standard will result in permit revocation. (Deviations will require submission of plans to the Department.) | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 305 SMITHFIELD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 8557 MICHENER AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1630 N 3RD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2736 N 28TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPIN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A 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. MAKE SAFE PERMIT - FOR DEMOLITION OF REAR DECK, REPAIR TO THE EXTERIOR WALL / ROOF AND CHIMNEY OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN AND ENGINEER’S REPORT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2025-106437. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6 | — | JPR Consulting & Construction LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5515 MORTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013121 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4201 TELFORD RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF AN EXISTING ONE-STORY ADDITION AND FOR THE THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **NO CHANGE IN EXISTING STRUCTURE . HEIGHT INCLUDES FROTN STEPS REPAIR. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1526-30 N 2ND 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 | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of (3) new electrical service disconnects and associated switchgear. (1) 100A 208/120 3P. (1) 600A 208/120 3P. (1) 800A 208/120 3P. Interior wiring. Fire alarm installation: all work per approved plans NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4809 KINGSESSING AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3215 W OXFORD 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 | — | mark g ebner | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3414 GOODMAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 7001 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF EV CHARGING STATIONS WITHIN EXISTING PARKING LOT TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | 1 | INCHARGE ENERGY INC. | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4727 LORING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 611 SAINT ANDREW RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | BLAKE DEVELOPMENT CORP | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4424 N MARSHALL 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 Basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp -combo arc fault/GFCI breaker -ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - second floor -install 3-way switches, plus wiring -install exterior fixture -install flush mount led ceiling fixture (basement) -install smoke detector, 10 year battery -install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year bettery -misc | — | HOLDER INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 241 N 59TH 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 740 CINNAMINSON ST | Alterations - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT, FAI & MD. - Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. FRONT AREA DRAIN | — | Ryan Hughes | 19128 |