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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3423 JASPER ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire Of Single Family Home To NEC 2020 | — | HARRY BECK | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1928 E SOMERSET ST | AlterationsLateral seal ONLY. | — | DANIEL OLMEDA |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3058 CEDAR ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR LEGALIZATION OF ENTRANCEWAY COVER AT EXTERIOR REAR STAIRS/LANDING. SIZE AND LOCATION PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Claudia Wright | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 250 E CLEARFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2440 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF GAS PIPING SYSTEM, 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. | — | Michael Jen | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2932 GRANSBACK ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-135660. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 2930 Gransback. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence across front of property. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2932 GRANSBACK 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 | — | Thomas Curran | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2701-05 E ALLEGHENY 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 | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 2846 N SWANSON ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-130035. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 2844, 2848 N. Swanson. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 6' chain link fence across front of property. | — | Raymond Smith | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1852 E WISHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 3418 KIP ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 859 E THAYER 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 Oct 5, 2026 | 508 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" Water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3120 CUSTER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2024-129395 TO REPAIR COLLAPSED REAR EXTERIOR WALL 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-2024-129395. “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 I | — | MORHAF A SHIEKYOUSEF | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWiring tenant fit out for a commercial linen company. Install lighting, receptacles, exit/emergency lighting, switches, lighting controls, electrical panels, transformers, and provide power to equipment as per 2020 NEC. | — | CIARLANTE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3601 RICHMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NEW STEPS AND RAMP) AND LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS. FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE 1ST FLOOR (SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR FIT-OUT AND ISSUANCE OF C.O.) AND A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-3) AT THE 2ND FLOOR. BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. SEE SR-2026-035477 FOR ASSOCIATED STREETS DEPARTMENT PRE-REQUISITE APP | 2 | AMPTRON LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3415 KENSINGTON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Continuum Architecture & Design, PC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 3517 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | TEROX ELECTRIC & CONST. CORP | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 2922 E ST | AlterationsSeal sewer lateral | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 3020 EDGEMONT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION AT THE REAR AND ABOVE AN EXISTING ATTAHCED STRUCTURE WITH ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | PASP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 3111 WEYMOUTH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 151 E WESTMORELAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2300 CASTOR AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A LAUNDROMAT. 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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | GM MECHANICAL SERVICES | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 869 E RUSSELL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 2 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 hot water heaters | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 2839 E VENANGO ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace broken 3/4" water line | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19134 |