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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1425 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS INCLUDING THE STRUCTURAL WORK FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANCY IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Noam Construction LLC | C | 19147 |
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| Issued Oct 6, 2026 |
| 744 S MILDRED 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 |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Oct 6, 2026 | 1156 S 13TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 314-16 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 503 FITZWATER ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. *Homeowner will be performing the work* | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1201 LATONA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor removal of the front facade, replacement of the structural sheathing, and installation of new fiber cement siding per plan. | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1002 S 2ND 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1322 S REESE 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 200 Amps Service 40 spaces Electric panel. (Service is Replace only size remain same) Install lights throughout space. Kitchen lines. Lines for appliances. Install line for AC condenser and disconnect. Install all outlets by code, install switches throughout. Install smoke detectors throughout. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 1539 E MOYAMENSING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR STRUCTURAL REPAIRS ONLY. TO INCLUDE REMOVAL OF TREE FROM FOUNDATION, STABLIZATION OF WALL VIA INSTALLATION OF STAR BOLTS, AND REPLACEMENT OF ROOF RAFTERS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 4 | Theodore Fatsher | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 5, 2026 | 621-25 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationChange existing commercial panel from 100amp single phase to 225amp 3phase .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1316 S CLARION 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. 36K BTU 96% furnace, 3 ton AC, new ductwork & 10 diffusers | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 4, 2026 | 1418 S 4TH 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 3, 2026 | 708 S 4TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 747 S RANDOLPH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE MAIN DRAIN NEAR THE FOUNDATION WALL. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 635 GERRITT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults Replace 100 amp panel in kind. As per nec 2020 | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 762 S 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | ROSCOE COOK | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 520 KAUFFMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | Mike Parsell | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 117 CATHARINE ST | Addition and/or Alteration1. Power for New tankless water heater. 2. New bathroom light, outlet, and switch. 3. New closet lighting. 4. Kitchen light rearrangements and replacement. 5. New outlet on new kitchen island. And outlet relocation from existing kitchen location. 6. New wiring for new kitchen layout appliances. 2nd floor 1. New laundry area. (new wiring for W/D) 2. Existing bathroom renovation. Light fixture replacement only | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1516 E PASSYUNK 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 Living Room: Supply, wire and install six LED recessed wafer lights with dimmer. Supply and install new wiring to exterior front and foyer lights and switching. Supply and install new wiring to two existing outlets and add one new outlet. Dining Room: Supply and install new wiring to two existing outlets and add one ne | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 203 CARPENTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MICHAEL A BRADLEY | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1243 S WARNOCK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacement of curb trap, fresh air inlet, main drain. installing front rain leader & trap | — | Ryan Hughes | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 1007 S 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL I EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING STOREFRONT WINDOW AND ENTRY DOOR AND REMOVAL OF OVER FRAME AS PER APPROVED PLANS. NO INTERIOR WORK OR EXTERIOR SIGNAGE ON THIS PERMIT. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* ********SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIGNAGE******** | 1 | Hope Rising Care Services Inc | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1526 S MARSHALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1117 WILDER 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. Install 100 amps service (install 100 amps is part of the job,the service is not increased in this job), panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1404 S 6TH ST | Alterationsreplace 3 full bathrooms, 3 kitchens, 3 laundry, 3 hot water heaters, 3 drains for hvac furnace | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19147 |