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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1215 W RUSSELL 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 | — | — | 19140 | |
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| 701 W ANNSBURY ST |
| Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO THE REAR 2ND STORY BAY AND MAIN ROOF TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS # CF-2025-012229 AND CF-2026-028648. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASES # CF-2025-012229 AND CF-2026-028648. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUS |
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| Jonathan Flores |
| 19140 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1520 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001955 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 4439 N 20TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED PORCH ROOF TO RESOLVE CF-2026-045687. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-045687. "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 SEAL | — | Cade Roofing And Exteriors inc | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002873 | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3311 N ORKNEY 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2044 NEWCOMB 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 (1) ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - second floor (1), Install Dining room light (4) ALL WIRES FISHED IN WALLS AND CEILINGS | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3528 N 9TH ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. STU | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3739 N 16TH ST | AlterationsInstall 1" domestic water service, storm and sanitary curb traps complete with fresh air inlets and main house drains - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 2028 W ATLANTIC ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an existing single family household living, details per plan. | — | Rories' At Work | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3528 N 9TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door ReplacementEZ Windows and Doors Permit- For replacement of existing exterior windows and/or doors in accordance with the attached EZ Permit Windows & Doors Standard. Failure to comply with the attached EZ Permit Windows & Doors Standard shall result in revocation of this permit. | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 252 W THAYER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4304 N DARIEN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 3916 PULASKI AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 167 SABER 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, no new piping/ ductwork. PHDC work order 223343. | — | jonathan anyumba | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4538 N GRATZ ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to create two family dwelling in an existing structure, work include new layouts and fire rated partitions , details as shown in the plan. | — | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1220 W AIRDRIE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior 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. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | C & J EXTERMINATORS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2044 NEWCOMB ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and house drain curb to house | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 614 RISING SUN AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Oscar Vladimir Ventura Penalo | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4225 N PARK AVE | New ConstructionInstall 600 amp and 800 amp service, panels, and feeders for (42) dwelling units and accessory amenity space, 1000 amp house MDP, and provide wiring throughout including mechanical equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install new addressable fire alarm system throughout as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | RAMEE A WILLIAMS | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 613 W BRISTOL ST | Addition and/or Alteration replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in basement and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | Vincent Williams | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3327 N HANCOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and partial house drain. also, replace Water distribution pipe from curb to meter | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2044 NEWCOMB ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3324 N FRONT ST | Alterations HT and FAI Replacement - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19140 |