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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 3151 G ST | Alterationsreplacing curb trap and FAI | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19134 | |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 2629 E ALLEGHENY AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR CERTIFICATE OCCUPANCY FOR MERCANTILE AT FIRST FLOOR OF EXISTING STRUCTURE. NO WORK ON THIS PERMIT *2021 IEBC* | — |
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| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 635-53 E ERIE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) BOILS WITH ASSOCIATED PIPING WITHIN AN EXISTING MECHANICAL ROOM AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2025-005542 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. **SEPARATE APPROVAL FROM PA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY (BOILER DIVISION) REQUIRED.** | — | A. T. CHADWICK COMPANY INC. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3042 N SWANSON 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 Install 4 gfci's in kitchen with new light | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 858 E TIOGA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3234 KIP ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3429 EDGEMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | ANDREW LANNUTTI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 536 E WESTMORELAND ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall fire alarm system throughout -per approved drawings and 2016 NFPA 72. | — | RTN FIRE ALARM & ELECTRICAL, LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3230 BELGRADE ST | Minor DemolitionCOMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED ONE-STORY, MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD ACCESSORY GARAGE BUILDING BY HAND METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEVIATION WILL REQUIRE AN AME | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 3526 N LEE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MD FIRST LENGTH OUT. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 3417 ORMES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | LAWRENCE PLBG HTG & HOME IMPROVMTS | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 852 E WESTMORELAND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 2948 CEDAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | YLLI QINAMI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1932 E MADISON 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 200 AMP service and 40 space panel. Service size is increasing from 100 AMP. Partial rewire where needed (Fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. 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. | — | Bob Schueller & Sons Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3256 EMERALD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3466 KENSINGTON AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED LINTELS AND BRICK ABOVE THE FRONT DOOR AND WINDOW TO RESOLVE CF-2026-022726. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2026-022726. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS | — | AFFINITY CONTRACTORS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005018 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 869 E RUSSELL ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/repair of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2996 EDGEMONT 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3523 KENSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC | — | Bob Schueller & Sons Inc | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2874 CEDAR ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005018 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3353 H ST | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN REPAIR - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KEITH P SCOTT | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 13, 2026 | 2516 E BIRCH ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN SEMI DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | JAKUP & SHQIPE DOMI | 19134 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3615 GAUL ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. App | — | — | 19134 |