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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1184 UNITY ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL 120 VOLTS INTERCONNECTED SMOKE/CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19124 | |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 |
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| 4437 FRANKFORD AVE |
| Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A GROUP CHILD CARE (GROUP E) - NOT TO EXCEED 12 CHILDREN RECEIVING CARE ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. |
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| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4612 LESHER 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 4612 LESHER 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4637 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A 8' TYPE I COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD INSTALLATION TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION** IMC 2021** | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 2113 LARUE 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 | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1975 E CHELTENHAM AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET REAR OF PROPERTY | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 4637 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFor an EZ fire suppression installation for a commercial kitchen hood. | — | DC MECHANICAL II LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 881 SANGER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD CLOSE TO FOUNDATION WALL. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1240 E ERIE AVE | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Wholesale Sales and Distribution | — | ALAN NOCHUMSON, ESQ. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF NEW LIGHT FIXTURES AND POWER AND DATA RECEPTACLES AS PER 2017 NEC. -ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND METER ARE EXISTING- | — | Joseph Irwin | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsReplace plumbing fixtures, new water heater, new drinking fountain | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1709 ANCHOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4324 WALN 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 EXISTING 100 AMP SERVICE WITH NEW 100 amp service and 30 space panel (1), switch replacement (11) , install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), replace exterior light fixture (2), replace interior light fixture (4), replace receptacle (9) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (1) switch replacement toggle | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS AND DIFFUSERS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. *NO APPLIANCES ON THIS PERMIT. | — | Seer Mechanical, LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1500 SELLERS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 4235 ROMAIN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-016292 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR PORCH PIER PROVIDE SHORING OF PORCH ROOF / 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 ALTERATIO | — | Latson Construction LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1184 UNITY 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. 60K BTU gas furnace 92% high efficiency, 2.5 ton AC condenser, 8 diffusers, 1 main air return | — | ALEX20 HEATING AND COOLING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4330 LAWNDALE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1625 E CHELTENHAM AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HD repair | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4721-41 OXFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-025859 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-025859. “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 IS IN SOUND | 1 | Gambrel Estates | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 946 ANCHOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 1900 HARRISON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4324 WALN 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ ductwork in the basement, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2137 SANGER 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 | — | — | 19124 |