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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1622 S 7TH 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 | — | — | 19148 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 |
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| 514 N 55TH ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD INTO THE HOUSE. |
| — |
| DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC |
| 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7627 GILBERT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 913 S 18TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | THOMAS EDISON ELECTRIC INC. | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4280 VIOLA 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 243-57 E ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor Level II Alterations to the roof of an existing structure to include Partial Demolition, the complete removal and replacement of approximately 47,900 square feet of existing low-slope roofing across all affected roof levels. The scope of the project requires full replacement of the existing roofing system with a new roofing assembly, along with the replacement of roof access doors and selected ladders. for use as previously approved. as per approved plans. | 1 | TE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4249 RICHMOND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5400 VALLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached structure to convert for the use as a two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 328-30 W QUEEN LN | New Construction or AdditionsNEW CONSTRUCTION OF 49 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION FOR PIPIJNG SERVING FIXTURES IN COMMMERCIAL SPACES. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BASE VENTING CODE. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5528 CHESTER AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Convenience Sales; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2627 ELLSWORTH 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1008-10 S 48TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REPAIR TO EXTERIOR BUILDING ELEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE APPROVED PLAN. 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. | 1 | PULLMAN SST INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall telecommunication wiring, (1) Head-end Equipment for Access Control System, (3) Access Control door devices (card reader, Door Contact, REX and (2) Cameras. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | MJR TECHNOLOGIES, INC dBA: GT TELECOM | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2708 E SOMERSET ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WDP. | — | KURTAJ BROTHERS PLUMBING LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 8112 WILLIAMS AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7111 LINDBERGH BLVD | 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 | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2300 S 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3110 ARAMINGO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationREWIRE 1ST FL APARTMENT, EXISTING SERVICE STAY, EXISTING PANEL STAY, WE WILL REPLACE ONLY BREAKERS WITH NEW BREAKERS BY CODE, NEW LIGHTS, NEW SWITCHES, NEW OUTLETS, NEW SMOKE CO ALARM ACCORDING TO NEC 2020 | — | KLAUDIO BYLIS | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 138 MASTER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-002622 | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5618 HUNTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 5405 HAVERFORD AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 321 E ARMAT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 953 MARCELLA ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2630 W GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate existing electrical panel, switches, outlets, light fixtures, exit signs, and emergency lights as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm system as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1 S BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 14 quad outlets, 1 duplex, 85 2x4 fixtures, utilizing existing circuitry ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS NEC 2017 ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | SHORELINE ELECTRIC INC | C | 19107 |