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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | JACKOVIC CONSTRUCTION | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 |
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| 1133 OVERINGTON 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 a 100 - amp service with 30 - circuit panel, receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. |
| — |
| BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC |
| 19124 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1501 E BRISTOL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3844 PALMETTO ST | Addition and/or AlterationRough wire whole house as per NEC code. Rewire whole entire house install new wiring throughout install, new switches, receptacles, light fixtures, carbon monoxide, smoke detectors, arc fault, circuit breakers, GFCI receptacles. Rewire existing appliances, complete final electrical work. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | EDWARD V CUDEYRO | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5102 TORRESDALE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION OVER AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | ALBERTO PEREZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3925 J ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. 10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) INSTALL SMOKE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (1) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (1) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, (1) BONDING HOT WATER HEATER, | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 869 BRIDGE ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4705 DUFFIELD ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-105877. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4409 Hurley. Insulate and sheath shared wall c/w 4409 Hurley if necessary. Clear both rear yards. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1184 UNITY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SPIRO NACO | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4025 POTTER ST | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement to correct NOD - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5026 DITMAN ST | AlterationsReplace Curb Trap, FAI, & 10ft of Main Drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4707 DUFFIELD 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4707 DUFFIELD ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2022-105877. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 4409 Hurley. Insulate and sheath shared wall c/w 4409 Hurley if necessary. Clear both rear yards. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4705 DUFFIELD 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 | — | Rudjan Tafani | 19124 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5441 TORRESDALE 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Installing (2) ductless mini split units, (1) in each one bedroom apartment. Heat pumps located on the 1st floor exterior wall (10’ of the | — | Odd One LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1804 HARRISON ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | LUIS A GARCED | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 893 CARVER 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 Aug 26, 2026 | 919 PRATT 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. Install (2) new condensing units only, no other work proposed, and no new ductwork. | — | SIMON B AGUASVIVAS | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1184 UNITY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERNATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY STRACTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS *SEPERATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL WORK | — | LORENC CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4341 TACONY ST | Tank Install/RemovalTANK REMOVAL PERMIT - REMOVE (1) ONE !,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK (UST) . The removal must comply with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP). No excavations near the building. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3920 K 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 | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1653 MARGARET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4015-19 PAUL ST | Lot Line RelocationFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES (CONSOLIDATION) TO CREATE ONE LOT (PREMISES "C") FROM TWO DEEDED LOTS (4015-19 PAUL ST AND 4034-80 ORCHARD ST). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | JIT General LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4215 SALEM ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE DOCUMENTATIONS OF A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR USE AS A MULTI-FAMILY (4 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. **************************NO WORK REQUIRED ON THIS PERMIT. ***************************************** | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 4912 GRISCOM ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY BUILDING FOR USE AS FORTY-FOUR (44) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLYSPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. AMENDED PERMIT REQUIRED FOR TRUSS DRAWING SUBMISSION AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 44 | Domus, Inc. | C | 19124 |