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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1735 N DOVER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19121 | |
| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 1438 N 29TH 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 |
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| Issued Oct 14, 2026 | 2626-28 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2943 TURNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind walls for dedicated outlets. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 1724 ARLINGTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | JESSE JONES | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 13, 2026 | 2943 TURNER ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1820 N 27TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 12, 2026 | 1868 N MARSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 10, 2026 | 1420 N 30TH 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1527 N 30TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling a stairlift with accommodating site work to get the homeowner in and out of the home with ease. details per plan. installation shall be as per manufactures instructions. | — | JEMILEX INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 9, 2026 | 1715 N NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATERLINE FROM CURB INTO THE BUILDING. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2943 TURNER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | THOMAS UHL | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2320-34 CECIL B MOORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationProvide and install automatic fire alarm system as per approved plans and 2020 NEC and 2019 NFPA 72 . -NOTED: SLC LOOP ZONED CORRECTLY ON REDRAW (SEE VAPPROVED SHEET) | — | FIDELITY BURGLAR & FIRE ALARM | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 1813 N LECOUNT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap main drain and fai | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 8, 2026 | 2640 W OXFORD ST | New Construction or AdditionsExterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Ryan Hughes | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1244 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1718 WILLINGTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2030 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | Domus, Inc. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1401 N MARSTON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-007409 | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2702 RIDGE 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new HVAC systems, ductwork, and 14 diffusers for the existing duplex, one system for each dwelling. | — | MARK C MOORMAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2333 N COLLEGE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service replacement (no increase in service) (4) battery-operted smoks/co, (1)20 amp line to 1st fl for single receptacle (fishing only ) PHDC#224693 | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1629 N 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 | — | — | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1527-29 N 16TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY AND LEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO CREATE SEVEN (7) DWELLING UNITS TO INCLUDE NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13R. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IEBC* | 7 | Philly House Services LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1301 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire mixed use 1 commercial, 2 residential unit building including lights, switches, receptacles, 600 amp service with grounding, and 4 gang meter bank as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1430 W SUSQUEHANNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | SULPIZIO INC | C | 19121 |