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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4715 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2021 IMC REVIEW* | — | properties creations inc | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 5512 WESTFORD RD | Addition and/or Alteration |
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| DRIJON GJONI |
| 19120 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5882 N 7TH ST | AlterationsBackflow preventer. | — | Heriberto Bahamonde | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 5766 COLGATE ST | Alterationsinstall new backflow preventer | — | Heriberto Bahamonde | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 113 ROSEMAR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4561 G 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 ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5633 ORMES ST | Alterationsreplace house curb trap, house air inlet and house drain - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIEL OLMEDA | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5203 MARWOOD RD | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 218 W NEDRO AVE | 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,OUTLETS,ETC. INSTALLING (5) 20AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES> (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4402 HURLEY 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 4402 HURLEY ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2025-072762. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4400, 4404 Hurley. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5407 TENNIS AVE | AlterationsCURB TRAP , FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 228 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT, STANDPIPE, AND REAR AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6147 MASCHER 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, using existing hydronic pipe. No new piping/ ductwork. | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 198 SPARKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO ENCLOSE THE FRONT PORCH AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IRC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | CONROY THOMPSON | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4818 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a pre-engineered, wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system into kitchen hood. | — | Atlantic Fire Equipment Co Inc | C | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 212 ROBAT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 540 MARWOOD RD | 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 ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 212 ROBAT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5871 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 654 E RAYMOND 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A EARTH DISTURBANCE WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | James G. Davis Construction Corporation | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5837 N 6TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 237 W RUSCOMB ST | Addition and/or Alterationeliminate rear garage and replace garage door with wall and create a family room in the basement of an existing single family attached structure, detail per plan. | — | — | 19120 |