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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 12610 BISCAYNE DR | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 | |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 642 N 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — |
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| 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 456 N 5TH ST | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)DUPLICATE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR PERMIT 958386 TO DOCUMENT CORRECT ADDRESS/OWNER. NO NEW WORK ON THIS PERMIT. | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1614 W ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, REPAIR/REPLACEMENT OF STAIRS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY (3 UNIT) HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND DOCUMENTATION. ***************** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY PLUMBING WORK. ****************************************** | 3 | First Builders Construction Inc. | C | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 886 N BAILEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | David R Smith | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4010 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6214-20 WAYNE AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000506 PLUMBING: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESTROOM PROVIDED IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING.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 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | IT LANDES COMPANY | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 720 DICKINSON 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 | — | LONSTA CONTRACTOR LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 506 SIMMS 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 | — | — | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007258 | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 17 N 41ST ST | New Construction or Additionsrun pipe tie in a 6 in curb trap fresh air inlet 5 ft from the building one 2 in water service one 15 in wye connection one ug basin 3 outlet control structure one jellyfish water and sewer is 5 ft from the building | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2502 S ALDEN 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 | — | HTM MANANGEMENT | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 824 N 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocating 15 sprinkler heads to conform with the new ceiling and floor layout. | — | Precision Sprinkler Services, Inc | C | — |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 8423 BRIDLE RD | 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 | — | Camelot Contracting LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6240 REEDLAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING TWO 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR AC AND FAN IN KITCHEN AREA AND INSTALLING AC UNIT IN WINDOW ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING | — | lec-tron | 19142 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1600-22 MARKET 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. Furnish labor to relocate 10 existing diffusers with no wall penetrations within a single tenant space area, in compliance with attached signed EZ Permit Standards, Ductwork and Warm-Air Appliances Form | — | HUNTER MECHANICAL INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 114 LOMBARD ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For 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. | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 883 N TAYLOR 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 | — | JOSEPH M LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2200 WHEATSHEAF LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall an electrical circuit from a junction box to a location of a new Exit sign above the door with backup batteries, also install strobe lights outside of the door from the exit sign. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved executed contracr. | — | Hasa Electric llc | C | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 132 MCCLELLAN ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 10075 SANDMEYER LN | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | MOE S HVAC INC | C | 19116 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2269 N BANCROFT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2828 N STILLMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | Franklin Ryan | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 250 N 2ND ST # UNIT4 | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007522 | — | ECR ELECTRICAL & MECHANICAL CO | — |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1412 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. **********SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. ******** | — | — | C | 19125 |