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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5043 PORTICO ST | Addition and/or AlterationFish exposed wiring in living room behind wall, install gfci in kitchen, replace missing outlet cover, fix front light. (Fishing Only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19144 | |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 145 LEVERINGTON AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
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| Eric Slifkin |
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| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2231 S DARIEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wiring for receptacles, switches, lighting, and appliance connections. Finish to include installation of all new devices, receptacles, lighting, smoke detectors, and appliance connections. | — | VON BECK ELECTRIC LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2300-10 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction*2018 IBC REVIEW* FOR THE ERECTION OF AN DETACHED FOUR-STORY STRUCTURE (VA CONSTRUCTION CLASS) WITH TWO (2) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY). STRUCTURE FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING THIRTEEN (13) DWELLING UNITS AND FIVE (5) OFF STREET BICYCLE (CLASS 1A) PARKING SPACES ON AN ACCESSIBLE ROUTE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 AND STANDPIPES TO BE PROVIDED IN THE EXIT STAIRWAYS PER NFPA 14. ALL WORK TO BE DO | 1 | ProBuildCo LLC | C | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6516 GLENMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | CARBON BUILDER LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 21 WOLF ST | Addition and/or AlterationsKITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1202 BARRINGER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DENNIS MCCAUSLAND | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 204 W ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Replacement of a 95k BTU gas Boiler. Reusing all exiting pipes/duct work. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1708 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or AlterationErection of a three story rear addition and for the interior alterations to an existing attached structure to use as two family dwelling, details as shown in the plan. no excavation below 5 feet from adjacent grade and no structural work to impact on adjacent properties, and no excavation below adjacent structure foundation. | — | KT Construction Group LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1417 N VOGDES 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 315 ARCH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementFor the replacement of exterior windows and doors as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. | — | — | C | 19106 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 1004 N 43RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp electrical panel | — | MATTHEW DiSANTIS | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 502 S 4TH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-103420 TO REPAIR FRACTURED EXTERIOR WALLS AND FLOOR JOISTS REPAIR AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-103420. | 4 | MOTIF CONSTRUCTION GROUP LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 303 N BROAD ST | Shelter/PlatformSHELTER PLATFORM PERMIT- Erection of sidewalk shelter platform 136 l.f. on Vine St. with the deck at 300 P.S.I. each as per Engineered Plans. FOR SHELTER PLATFORM ONLY. NO WORK TO THE STRUCTURE IS APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. Streets Department permit #SR-2026-036880 for the Philadelphia Streets Dept. permit. PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL APPROVAL: No interaction with the exterior of the adjacent building permitted. | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 3201 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Relocating 15 diffusers/registers ONLY. | — | DWD MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 5849 CEDARHURST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A BASEMENT EGRESS IN THE FRONT YARD TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | Live Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 912 S FRONT ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007640 | — | MATT ECKERT | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 742 JUDSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationProposed underpinning to allow for lowering the basement slab from its current elevation of an existing single family attached structure. details per plans and documents. basement is for storage and utility only. | — | JB CONTRACTORS LLC | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 6232 LINDBERGH BLVD | 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 7432 HILL RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4422 LARCHWOOD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 821 WILDER ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alterations to the existing 2 story single family dwelling | — | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 2427 HARTRANFT ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2021-019425 | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4330 RENO ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH, WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-065761. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | Harry n Sorden | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 27, 2026 | 4648 LARCHWOOD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE FROM FOUNDATION TO THE CURB. | — | PATINO & ARMIDEO PLUMBING LLC | 19143 |