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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2534 MASCHER 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 existing furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19133 | |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 |
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| AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. |
| — |
| MARKO TRAVAS |
| 19152 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1321 CREASE ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4534 DITMAN 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. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. 2 HVAC units, 2 ton for each appliance. 13 reg./diff. | — | ELITE CONSULTING & SERVICES LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6171 REINHARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4452 N 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5449 SPRUCE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 517 N 20TH 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2417 N 56TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 956 E ERIE AVE | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISITNG COMMERCIAL BUILDING. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | MICHAEL HENRY | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1389 N AMERICAN ST | SignINSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT-WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5832 RODMAN ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6328 SAYBROOK AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1322 S REESE 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. Install new heat pump high eff. unit via new duct work. 3Ton AC and at least 36,000 BTU. 10 DIFF./REG. | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3228 KENSINGTON AVE | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | C | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 6298 LARGE ST | Addition and/or AlterationINERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. BASEMENT IS FOR STORAGE ONLY AND MECHANICALS, BASEMENT NOT TO BE FINSIHED. NO LIVING SPACE IN THE BASEMENT. ONE HOUR SEPERATATION BETWEEN FLOOR LEVELS AND UNITS. EMERGENCY EGRESS IN EACH BEDROOM AS PER 2021 IBC. **AFIVIDAVID OF CONTINUED USE BY OWNER** | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4260 HOUGHTON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Full 3/4" Water Service | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1334 S 50TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 926 E TIOGA ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation for finish basement of an existing single family dwelling., work includes installation new sheetrock, floor, paint wall. details per plan. see RP-2026-006553 for basement front stairs details. | — | J & C SERVICES LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5963 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MERCANTILE BUILDING (RETAIL STORE). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. ** PERMIT INCLUDES WORK TO BE LEGALIZED ** | 1 | GOLDEN HOME REMODELING INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 122 ELLSWORTH ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2009 E DAUPHIN ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005600 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3251 N MARSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19129 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2031 N 63RD ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002081 Install new NFPA 13, 14 and nfpa 20 | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3861 N 7TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Bradley Otto | 19140 |