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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 197 SABER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service, from the curb to the foundation wall. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19140 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3626 N 9TH 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 |
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| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4522 N 18TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repair section of house drain. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2018 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE REAR FIRST-FLOOR EXTERIOR WALL TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS OR GROSS FLOOR AREA* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, AND PLUMBING WORK** | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 3764 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Willis Fire Protection | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 4200 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2BFSS BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 2103 W TIOGA ST | 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. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 1931 W WILLARD 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 12, 2026 | 3517 N 23RD ST | New ConstructionInstall fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | BARRY HASSAN | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 3943 DELL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | KENNETH DIXON | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 4232 N HICKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3401-03 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEGALIZATION OF LEVEL II ALTERATIONS AND CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | — | REGINALD LAMAR JONES | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 3222 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4162-64 N MARSHALL ST | Alterations2 half bath water fountain 6 sink at kitchen | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 1513 W TIOGA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE CURB TO METER. | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 4162-64 N MARSHALL ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400 amp service with grounding, (4) 100 amp panels, (1) 200 amp panel, lighting, receptacles, switches, exit/emergency lighting, and provide power to equipment as per 2020 NEC. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2101 W TIOGA ST | 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. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 2103 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 600 amp service with grounding. Rewire building as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | WILLIAM SOMMERVILLE | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 4414 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationThe proposed electrical work including or limited to Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps must identify if the services size has increased in the work description (10) UNGROUNDED RECEPTACLE, (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - TOGGLE SWITCH, (4) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (3) INSTALL SMOKE/CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR, 10 YEAR BATTERY, (2) BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, (2) 3-WAY SWITCH REPLACEMENT, (1) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, BASE | — | FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1901 W HUNTING PARK AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4335 N LAWRENCE 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. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. *CONTRACTOR IS A SOLE PROPRIETOR WITH NO EMPLOYEES* Install vinyl siding on top back bay 245 sq ft | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4032 N FAIRHILL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BOSS PLUMBING AND HEATING, LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 3946 N 6TH ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 4359 WAYNE AVE | 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/ | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1357 W JEROME ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO ADDRESS UNSAFE VIOLATION NUMBER CF-2022-127039 FOR REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF FLOOR AND ROOF JOISTS, STAIRWAYS AND REAR BAY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IRC REVIEW* | — | BRIAN WOODS | 19140 |