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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3601-51 WALNUT ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For the interior demolition of non-bearing partition wall and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2539 S 58TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per 2020 NEC code. |
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| MASALI ELECTRIC CORP |
| 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3655 N 15TH ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING GROUP HOME.. 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 | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2827 N 9TH 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. EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Two (2) new duct work with system hvac installation: 2.0ton Airhandler and Heat Pump 2.0ton 14.3 Seer-2pc. 20 reg./diff. | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1429 W OLNEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6728 OGONTZ AVE | 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 Partial rewire of 6 outlets, 5 switches and 4 lights by fishing only. 120 volts. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19126 |
| 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 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011091 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4805 COMLY 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. Replacement of 60k btu gas furnace. Same in kind and in place. No new duct work. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19135 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1640 S 4TH 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 existing service to 200 AMP - Wiring throughout - Meter install - Appliance installation - Bath Fans - Smoke detectors - Permit & Inspection | — | SIGMA ELECTRIC GROUP INC | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2772 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 346 E WISTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 947 N 5TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1" WATER SUPPLY LINE. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2861 N BONSALL 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1259 S 23RD 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. | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8036 DORCAS ST | Solar Panels and StructureFor the installation of a roof-mounted solar array. Size and location per plan. A separate Electrical permit is required for the associated electrical work. | — | — | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4500 MERCER ST | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 333 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003895 | — | JOSEPH LEE | C | 19107 |
| 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 | 2774 MOWER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2408 N 32ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Right Price Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1913 N HOWARD 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 furnace, heat pump, and coil only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Smith W F Inc | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6111 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |