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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2119 WATKINS 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 | — | — | 19145 | |
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| 1707 POINT BREEZE AVE |
| New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND AN ACCESSORY ROOF DECK (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. |
| — |
| Designblendz Architecture LLP |
| 19145 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2002 S 16TH 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 2601 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 10 light fixtures, 8 outlets & 2 switches. (FISHING METHOD) | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 1421 MOORE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 50 gallon electric water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 5, 2026 | 2016 MOORE 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 Rewire house throughout. Install lighting, switches and receptacles. Install 120 volt interconnected Smoke/CO alarms. Install dedicated branch circuit for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor. All work to be done according to 2020 NEC. | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2710 S MOLE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 3400 MAIDEN LN | New ConstructionProvide/install a portion of electrical service (1600 amps), provide/install core and shell temporary lighting and permanent lighting in stairwells, power to elevators, power to fire pump, conduits for low voltage systems as per 2017 NEC. No fire alarm at this time. | — | EMMS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 1642 FORRESTAL ST | AlterationsHouse trap, FAI, and Partial house main. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MARC K DANIELS | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2213 S 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | Velocity Energy and Home Solutions | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 2100 S BROAD ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO RESTAURANT. 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 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1729 S 22ND 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 Replace 100 amp service, no increase--rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1729 S 22ND 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. To install one central heating and A/C (2.5-ton, 1000 CFM) system and ductwork for the existing single family. HVAC unit uses the high efficiency w/powered air supply exhaust device, the condensing unit is in the rear yard, 8 diffusers | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1921 DURFOR ST | AlterationsReplace house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2200 S 25TH ST | AlterationsEmergency sewer line repair for a broken sewer line. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1833 S ROSEWOOD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1852 S TAYLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE SECTION OF MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2016 MOORE 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. Adding a 70,000 BTU, air and heat unit 2 1/2 ton. One appliance connected to the ductwork. | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 1928 S 17TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 2039 S NORWOOD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap fai | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1854 S 24TH ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2025-005139 | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 3400 MAIDEN LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE (1) STORY DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19145 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2454 S OPAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition of an existing attached structure and creation of roof deck and roof deck access structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2281 OREGON AVE | New ConstructionInstallation of new low voltage burglar alarm system cabling and equipment including CO2 detection, camera system, card reader system, and data/network system. AS PER NEC 2020 | — | H B FRAZER CO PENNA | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1811 FERNON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT TWO-STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED WATER SERVICE LINE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19145 |