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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 590 E GODFREY AVE | 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 | — | — | 19120 | |
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| 308 W WELLENS ST |
| Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-005096 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT TO FRONT PORCH, MAIN ROOF AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN A |
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| Non-Stop Emergency Services Inc |
| 19120 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 5516 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 4941 N 8TH 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5937 NEWTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Storm and sanitary curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 131 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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) HVAC systems, (1) in each dwelling. First floor - 2 ton 24K BTU heat pump with 8kw heating strip, air handler, new ductwork, a | — | EZ Builder LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 514 W CHEW AVE | 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 Increase the service to 200 amps service (service is part of the job), panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5810 N PHILIP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5811 NEWTOWN 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 149 W GALE 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. INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Replace 200 amp service with disconnect, replace outlets, lights and switches, All Wires Are Fished No Service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 301 W OLNEY AVE | Parking OnlyFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) ACCESSORY OFF STREET SURFACE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | TIET NGUYEN | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 527 E CHELTENHAM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5116 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT IN KIND OF A FRONT PORCH ROOF TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Tracy Conell Tyler | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 5234 N MARSHALL ST | AlterationsReplace curb trap and main drain, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4855 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or Alteration100 amp service and panel, (12) 15 ampere duplex receptacle, (4) install switch, (2) replace exterior fixture, (3) ground fault receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, outdoor receptacle outlet, (4) electric wall/ceiling heater, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only Service has not increased. | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 115 LINTON 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 | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 5810 N PHILIP 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. 100 Amp Service New Receptacles, Switches, Fixtures. As per 2020 NEC. All wiring by fishing | — | TYREE MITCHELL | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 223 KENILWORTH AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5952 BINGHAM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 5421-23 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 6261 N 3RD 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 Service Size has not increased Replace existing 100 amp outside parts of the service Including 100 amp Service line from Peco to meter socket 100 amp meter Socket 100 amp service cable from meter socket to the panel Install grounding | — | ASTRIT MIRAKA | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 131 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationCOMPLETE REWIRING OF EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. PROVIDE (2) 200-AMP PANELS, ONE FOR EACH DWELLING UNIT, AND (1) 100-AMP HOUSE PANEL FOR COMMON AREAS, INCLUDING ALL REQUIRED WIRING, DEVICES, LIGHTING, GROUNDING, AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS AS PER 2017 NEC. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19120 |