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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3574 JOYCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19134 | |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 635-53 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF PRODUCTION LINES INCLUDING FEEDERS AND CONVEYOR MOTORS AND DEVICES, ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS |
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| TRACY ELECTRIC INC |
| C |
| 19134 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2758 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED 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 | properties creations inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 3415 KENSINGTON AVE | Lot Line RelocationFor a lot adjustment of two lots (3415 and 3417 Kensington Ave) consolidated into one proposed lot (Premises C). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Alexander Duller DBA: Fusa Designs LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 3124 RICHMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 439 E ELKHART ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 635-53 E ERIE 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 Jul 31, 2026 | 2542 E CAMBRIA ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Ping Architects | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2026 E MONMOUTH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | CRS CONTRACTING SERVICES, LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 3341 KIP ST | Alterationsexcavate footway replace 5x4 curb trap , fresh air inlet , connect to existing main drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Steven Birton | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2537 E MADISON ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site 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. Separate Stree | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 953 E ONTARIO 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 Jul 31, 2026 | 428-54 E ERIE AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR ARTIST STUDIO & ARTISAN INDUSTRIAL (GROUP B) IN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSE BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2922 MEMPHIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (11) Hydration stations to electricity (replace in kind). All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 3216 MERCER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3457 HURLEY ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit, dinning room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3544 STOUTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace supply and waste lines of existing plumbing fixtures Replace toilet, sink and shower | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3437 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2050 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new framing and drywall for storage room, new basement interior door, paint, and new tiles on the floor. interior renovations (basement only) to an existing two family dwelling. details per plan. no structural work. | — | Nu Start Renovations LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3042 N SWANSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3461 CRYSTAL ST | Alterationsreplace curb trap and fresh air inlet - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 305 E ONTARIO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2828 N WATER ST | EZ Masonry Facade 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 Jul 29, 2026 | 943 E RUSSELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide new electrical wiring throughout existing two-story single-family dwelling in conjunction with interior alterations. Scope includes new branch circuits, receptacles, switches, lighting fixtures, smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, kitchen dedicated appliance circuits, bathroom GFCI protection, and associated electrical devices and wiring. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2035 CASTOR AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19134 |