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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2321 TASKER 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 | — | — | 19145 | |
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| 2914 S SYDENHAM 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 60K BTU 95% furnace, ductwork, and 8 diffusers |
| — |
| ANTHONY CASILE |
| 19145 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 2235 S HEMBERGER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel . | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1831 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationSERVICE UPGRADE ONLY - 2-100 amp service boxes - 200 AMP Service No increase in service | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 3301 S 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE TO ACCOMMODATE AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWachter will be Installing up to 20 new data cables for registers, credit card readers, and monitors inside of the Tropical Smoothie. All work is low voltage and under 24 volts. | — | JARED BOTTERON | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 1514 PORTER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED 4-STORY STRUCTURE WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR ACCESS TO AN OCCUPIABLE ROOF DECK. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**EXCAVATION PERMIT REQUIRED ** ELEVATOR PERMIT REQUIRED FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANI | 1 | DRITAN MICI MASONRY LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2235 S HEMBERGER 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 26, 2026 | 2520 S 17TH ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS D. LEPORE | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2226 S BOUVIER ST | Addition and/or AlterationSupply and install new wiring to the dining room light and basement bottom of stairs light to replace knob and tube wiring. Supply and install new wiring to the two switches controlling the lights above to replace knob and tube wiring. Run a dedicated 15 AMP circuit from the main electrical panel to the switches. Fishing lines throughout to to allow for wiring. | — | LAWRENCE LAUTERBORN | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 2055 MOUNTAIN ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1811 DALY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SEAN P EVANS | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1729 S 17TH ST | 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 Increase the service to 200 amp service, wiring , switches, outlets, lights | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1944 S 29TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1629 S ROSEWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOUNDATION REPAIRS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT THE REAR PORTION OF THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ** NO EXPANSION OF THE EXISTING BUILDING FOOTPRINT IS PERMITTED UNDER THIS PERMIT. ** | — | SANTECH CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2100 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of lighting and receptacles; install power for fans. Installation of show window receptacles; all work per approved plans, NEC 2017. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT.*** | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2304 WATKINS ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2119 WATKINS ST | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Interior alteration to an existing 2-story single family house | — | PLATINUM CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3150 OLYMPIA PL | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING BUISNESS. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2251 S BUCKNELL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - 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. | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2019 FERNON ST | New ConstructionNew construction of three story structure with roof deck and roof access structure to use as single family dwelling, details per plan. building height not to exeed 38 feet | 1 | BJG & Associates LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2721 MOORE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRepair of a burst pipe at the basement level. Scope includes replacement of the affected piping and restoration of the existing slab to its pre-existing condition. No excavation below 5 feet from grade level and no below-grade disturbance. No modification to the basement ceiling height, no underpinning, no lowering of existing basement floor, Existing single family dwelling, details as shown on the plans and documents. | — | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2614 S 19TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationTo install an exterior 20 amp GFCI outlet with single pole switch at the each end of the existing brick row of garages for a total of two assemblies installed in EMT conduit into an exterior two gang bell box with metal locking covers. To install #12 wiring within the conduit for the two box locations on the site. | — | GLENMOORE CONSTRUCTION SERVICE INC | C | 19145 |