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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1717 ARCH 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 | — | — | C | 19103 |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 |
| 5538 HUNTER ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing New 3/4" domestic water service |
| — |
| David R Smith |
| 19131 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1841 N 22ND ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo CP-2025-003696 Plumbing per plans | — | Bradley Otto | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1206 WALLACE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-003888 | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 218 CARPENTER ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK" | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5339 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor exterior alterations for historic preservation of an existing semi-detached structure per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. | — | Santuario PHL | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1318 N ALDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1607-09 MCKEAN ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PERSONAL SERVICES (EXERCISE STUDIO, GROUP B) ON THE FIRST FLOOR IN THE SAME BUILDING WITH SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (GROUP R-3) ON THE SECOND FLOOR.. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 602 N 21ST ST | EZ Roof Covering Replacement**Existing Philadelphia Historic Property** 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. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 9948 FERNDALE 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 | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4630 BERGEN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2612 MEMPHIS 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 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 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 34 HILLTOP RD | Addition and/or AlterationBathroom- 2 recessed lights, GFCI and 1 vanity light | — | PAUL TERRA III | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1322 N 57TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2659 ROBERTS 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. Full duct 2.5 ton air handler with 10kw 2.5 ton heat pump | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 703 E THAYER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace 3 carbon monoxide detectors one in each floor, install one dedicated line for stove, install one dedicated line for fridge, install one dedicated line for microwave, close 1 junction box, install 3 combo arc fault gfci breakers, replace 2 LED drop in bulbs for living room, replace 2 LED drop in bulbs for kitc | — | Victor M Casiano Nogueras | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 448 N 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. CT, FAI, MD & 1" WDP. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6332 N NORWOOD 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 Rewire complete 2 story | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4217-21 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationNew panels and elevator feeders per drawings, new lighting and controls per drawings., add on to existing fire alarm system per attached fire alarm shop/vendors drawings Low voltage as shown ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -HCF code compliant wiring per 517.13(A) and tamper resistant recepts in req'd areas- | — | Madden Electric Associates, Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2556 N 5TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE & LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | JOHN CHRISTINZIO | C | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 208 N 53RD ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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. *SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED* | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1151 LAYTON RD | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 9475-95 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | EZ SIGNS & SERVICES LLC | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5218 W STILES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 517 BAINBRIDGE 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. Install (2) 1 ton ducted concealed units with a 2 ton condenser, (1) 1.5 ton ducted concealed unit with a 1.5 ton condenser, ductwork, and 24 total diffusers | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19147 |