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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 500-40 S 27TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide power, lighting, and fire alarm modifications 1st floor telephone equipment space. For the Fire Alarm modifications the new equipment space detection will be upgraded with VESDA (Very Early Sensing Detection System), and integrated into the existing Siemens Addressable FA System. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | VASOLI ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19146 |
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| 2223 GERRITT 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. |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4142 WESTMINSTER AVE | New Construction**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. | — | Oris-Hvac Inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 8026 THOURON AVE | AlterationsInstall (1) 4" soil stack, install (2) 4" drains to 2 water closet, install (4) 1 1/2" drains to (2) Lavatory sink and bath tube/shower. | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2443 N 26TH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2022-027017 FOR THE REPAIR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE AS PER ENGINEER'S REPORT. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6' IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2022-027017. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PER | — | Premier Contracting Services LLC | 19132 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3448 SUNNYSIDE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CTs, FAIs & MDs. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I INTERIOR ALTERATIONS FOR RENOVATION TO EXISTING TOILET ROOMS OF AN EXISTING MERCANTILE OCCUPANCY. 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. | — | RJB CONTRACTING INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3461 N WATER 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 | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 7500 CENTRAL 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 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | CHADWICK SERVICE COMPANY | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 490 BYBERRY RD | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-002887 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 7323 SOMMERS RD | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6000 BUSTLETON AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH NO PARKING AND LOADING ON THE LOT, TO BE USED AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. FOR THE ERECTION OF A ONE-STORY DETACHED STRUCTURE WITH NO PARKING AND LOADING ON THE LOT; FOR USE AS A BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Ping Architects | C | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5222-32 HARBISON AVE | 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 | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2200 STRAHLE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 407 S 45TH ST | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT. Complete grounding and bonding, including two ground rods, water service bonding, water meter jumper, and intersystem grounding bar, as required Supply and install surge protector for the whole houseIG Series Remove The old pushmatic water heater disconnect Remove off peak meter arrangements Install new line to | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2301 E THOMPSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3701 MARKET ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for EP-2026-009801 | — | Battaglia | C | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 9241 STATE RD | 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | LINC ELECTRIC INC | 19114 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 8615 THOMAS MILL DR | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4242 W STILES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING THREE (3) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* **NO HOUSEHOLD LIVING IN THE BASEMENT** | — | BUILDING POWER INC | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 488 BYBERRY RD | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-002884 | — | Bedri Allaraj | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5424 MORSE ST | 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 Meter, Panel & Rewire Throughout. | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2131 BAINBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1718 N 42ND 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. Replacing existing 200-amp Service. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | HERBERT T SPEACH | 19104 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 716 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall three (3) exterior receptacle outlets, two (2) switches, and four (4) light fixtures. Install two (2) dedicated branch circuits to supply power as required. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | DUDLEY HILTON | 19147 |