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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3039 N 16TH 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 of 4 ton AC and 20k heat pump with 12 registers. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19132 | |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2 LOTHIAN PL |
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| 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 |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2709-11 N BROAD ST | Change of UseGroup Living - Personal Care Home | — | TECHNI SYSTEMS INC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4921 N 20TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3114-16 PAGE 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 Replace 100 AMP panel Replace outlets and switches | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLow-voltage cabling for data, voice, paging, speakers, and CCTV. | — | marquis henderson | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5141 N 2ND ST | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1214 E SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | RACHEL FRADKIN | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 448 N 10TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory) FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED DOUBLE FACE PROJECTING SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | — | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 7702 RICHARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace main drain and curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2103 W ERIE AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1435 N 12TH 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 | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3708 S HEREFORD LN | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | AAA FOUNDATION CONSULTING INC. | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1171 MOREFIELD RD | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-008604. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-008604. IN 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 | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3335 ELLA 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1427 GRAYS FERRY AVE | Minor Demolition**PERMIT TO LEGALIZE DEMOLISHED BUILDING ** FOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ONE EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED ONE-STORY, VACANT COMMERICAL STRUCTURE BY HAND DEMOLITION ONLY . 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. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED | — | ACKRA CONSTRUCTION INC. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 726 CHARETTE RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 241 S 13TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING EXTERIOR ROOF WORK TO AN EXISTING R2 OCCUPANCY (9 DWELLING UNITS) WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING (239-241 S 13TH ST). 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. | 9 | LEGACY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 448 E FLORA 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 air handler, heat pump, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1600-02 WALNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1326 S 8TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the addition of two exterior balconies at the second and third floor levels of an existing attached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | Allen Au | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5213 BEAUMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing CT, FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4040 GREEN 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Replace two (2) existing HVAC systems only, in like and kind, including coils, furnaces and condensing units. Reconnecting to existing duc | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2819 WELSH 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 873 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire Of Single Family Home Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 150 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | HARRY BECK | 19130 |