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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2845 N 22ND 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 | 19132 | |
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| Issued Sep 10, 2026 |
| 2220 N GRATZ ST |
| EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel1 water closet, 1 lavatory & 1 shower/tub. |
| — |
| ROBERT KATILAS |
| 19132 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3110 N 29TH 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 Sep 10, 2026 | 2322 W FIRTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the legalization of the new basement entry at the front wall. **NO KITCHEN OR SLEEPING ROOMS IN THE BASEMENT LEVEL. BASEMENT TO BE USED FOR STORAGE AND UTILITIES** | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 2523 N 17TH ST | 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 install outlets , switches, lights, Gfi's , Smokes And Carbons Throughout | — | Vincent Williams | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2454 N 29TH ST | Alterationsreplacing ct and fai - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2930 N LAMBERT ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2408 N 32ND 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. Install 2 ductless mini-splits and condensers | — | Hae Young Oh | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 3339 W HUNTINGDON ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3148 N CARLISLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two-story single-family dwelling as per approved plan. Building NTE 38' in height as part of the Affordable program. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3216 W YORK ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DELACRUZ CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3142 N CARLISLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two-story single-family dwelling as per approved plan. Building NTE 38' in height as part of the Affordable program. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3218 W YORK ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | DELACRUZ CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3152 N CARLISLE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of two-story single-family dwelling as per approved plan. Building NTE 38' in height as part of the Affordable program. | — | Adam Montalbano | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2645 N 17TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | jessica fernandez | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 7, 2026 | 2514 N 29TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Installing 3 Fixtures 1 Lav 1 Toilet 1 Shower/tub | — | THOMAS UHL | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2523 N 17TH 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 | — | Telas Builders & management | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1528-32 W YORK ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure with a roof deck (mechanical use only) and access structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | ABDELAAL MAHER (GLENWOOD ENGINEERING) | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3228 W YORK 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2308 N PARK AVE | 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3129 N 28TH ST | AlterationsReplace the Curb Trap & FAI - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2962 N 22ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITHOUT A CHANGE IN USE OR OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION WITHIN THE 1ST FLOOR COMMERCIAL TENANT SPACE. EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | W C BUCHANAN | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3041 N 23RD 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 | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1360 W SELTZER ST | Alterationsseal lateral for demo - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19132 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 3100 N 33RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19132 |