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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 856 LAWLER 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 | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19116 | |
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| 215 N 60TH 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 |
| — |
| Rudjan Tafani |
| 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4613 EDGEMONT ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 118 N PAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets, switches and fixtures only. Fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19139 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2005 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE INSTALLATION OF WINDOWS TO THE EXTERIOR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Gunton Corporation | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6725 EASTWOOD ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | Shay Argaman | 19149 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 731 RITNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1722 NAUDAIN 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. 96% furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, 9 supply registers, and 2 returns | — | NED MYERS | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4555-59 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1614 S WILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 821 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdding outlets and lights as per code | — | ALTIN MATA | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5392 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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 the existing with the same type, Gas Boiler 80% AFUE, 100,000 BTU, NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | PHILLY TELECOM | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 9518 WISTARIA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19115 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1209 S 15TH 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. 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 fou | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1701 JOHN F KENNEDY BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR LEVEL OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE FINISHES UPGRADE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | CRAFTSOURCE INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2237 N ORIANNA 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 | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2541 N 32ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 8502 TEMPLE RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1140 TASKER ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 2127 KIMBALL ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-004995 | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3626 N MARVINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire complete 2 story 30 space panel. Fishing only. service has not increased. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19140 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 5930 CITY 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1621 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1121 N HANCOCK 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 | — | — | 19123 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 3300-20 WALNUT 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. Relocate (11) sprinkler heads to accommodate interior alterations | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19104 |