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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 3828 ARCHER ST | AlterationsInstallation of a 40 gal. gas hot water heater. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 720 W ATLANTIC 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 |
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| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4526 N 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2051 BELLEVUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD near foundation wall in front of house. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 534 W VENANGO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & PARTIAL MD. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 2028 W ATLANTIC ST | Alterationsinstall 4 in stack, in stall 1.5 drains to Kitchen sink, (2) Lavatories, and Bathtub, intsall 2 in drain to Laundry Sink install (2) water closets | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1915 BRUNNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationExtend rear shed for kitchen addition to an exisitng single family structure, details per plan. | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4521 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 4605 N 15TH 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1737 W PACIFIC 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1702 W BRISTOL 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. (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (3) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (3) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (3) 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, (2) REPAIR JUNCTION BOX, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) RE | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 3839 N DELHI ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 1715 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR RENOVATIONS TO DWELLING UNIT ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING (THREE TOTAL DWELLING UNITS) AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK** | 1 | Dynamic Builderz | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1420 W ERIE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3650-54 N BROAD ST | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF WALL PANEL, TWO (2) FACELIT GREEN BANDING, AND TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1832 BRUNNER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and replacement of the brick facade at the first and second floor levels per plan. | — | P M H ENTERPRISE LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2119 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 AMP service with a 2 gang meter socket with disconnects and a rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3522 OLD YORK RD | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A REAR DECK AT 2ND FL., ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THIRD FLOOR FOR THE USE OF R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. ** EXCAVATION WORK DO NOT EXCEED | 3 | TRI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3301 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL 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. *2018 IRC REVIEW* *NO HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN THE BASEMENT* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK** | — | ALPHONSO ZIMMERMAN | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1213 W VENANGO ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A REAR DECK AT 2ND FL., ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE THIRD FLOOR FOR THE USE OF R2 (3 DWELLING UNITS) OCCUPANCY. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF | 3 | TRI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 720 W ATLANTIC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 938 W LYCOMING ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO BE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | LIBIO MATOS USA REMODELING CONSTRUCTION | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 3719 N 5TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION NO. 668713 TO REMOVE AND REPLACE FRONT WALL AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 3512 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Convenience Sales; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1954 ROWAN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19140 |