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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7328 DICKS AVE | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Replace the existing with the same type, Gas Boiler 84% AFUE, 96,000 BTU, no new ductwork. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19153 | |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 |
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| 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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| 19139 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3510 N FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAY EARL D | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1901 S 9TH 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 | — | — | C | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 2140 KENSINGTON WALK | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-094558. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | NED MYERS | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7530 ELMWOOD AVE | 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 | — | BLESSING ELECTRIC CO | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1812 N BAILEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure (Height NTE 38 Feet) with basement. Rear yard fence (height NTE 6 feet). Size and location per plan. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7381 VALLEY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs & MDs | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3641 N 17TH ST | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-137936. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Addl' specs: No sidewalk. No stucco. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front of property. | — | pasholli construction inc | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1310 W WINGOHOCKING 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. Replace of a 80k BTU gas boiler. Replacing unit only, all piping/duct work to remain existing. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 4533 N 18TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 6623 GUYER AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | KCA Design Associates LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1828 N BAILEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of an attach structure (Height NTE 38 Feet) with basement. Rear yard fence (height NTE 6 feet). Size and location per plan. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1307 S 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 237 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL III ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE VERTICAL THIRD FLOOR AND ACCESSORY ROOF DECK WITH PILOT HOUSE ADDITION AND A COMPLETE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO CREATE A SHELL COMMERCIAL SPACE (FIT-OUT PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST AND SECOND FLOOR AND ONE (1) DWELLING UNIT ABOVE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEE PERMIT SP-2026-001060 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Animo General Contracting | C | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1747 N 26TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of Three-story structure for the Affordable Housing program as per approved plan NTE 38'in height. Rear fence NTE 6' in height | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 326 ROXBOROUGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF CANOPY, EXTERIOR RAMP, DECK, EXTERIOR WALL, FIXTURES, FINISHES FOR MODIFICATIONS TO OUTDOOR SEATING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQURIED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *2021 IBC* **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT. ** | — | RHINO FRAME AND FINISH LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 7344 DUNGAN RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 3405 WALLACE ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew Construction For the erection of an attach structure to use as single-family household living. Size and location per plan. | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 650 SOUTH ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Convenience Sales | — | — | C | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1810 N BAILEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS. | — | HALEE BOUCHEHRIAN | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 128 E PHIL ELLENA ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005913 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 936 E RITTENHOUSE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Water service Installation | — | GREGORY K MOORE | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 1543 W SELTZER ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 19, 2026 | 526 POPLAR ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of a shade structure in the rear yard, the erection of an accessory shed, retaining wall, and fence. Size and location per plan. | — | APIARY STUDIO LLC | 19123 |