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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 233 S 49TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1612 S CAMAC ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. |
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| ROBERT GOODMAN INC |
| 19148 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 325 FITZWATER ST | Addition and/or AlterationDEMO AND SAFE-OFF: -Demo and Safe-off Existing 2nd floor Electrical Work, in Master closet, Bedroom, Bathroom and Laundry room ________________ LAUNDRY ROOM: -Relocate (1) Existing Washer Feed to new location -Relocate (1) Dryer Feed to new location -Furnish and Install (1) 1x4 LED Strip Light in Single-pole Toggle Switch _________________ MASTER WALK IN CLOSET: -(1) Switch Controlled Receptacle on Single-poleToggle Switch -(3) 4” LED Recess Lights on Single-pole Toggle Switch -(2) Duplex Recept | — | Independent Electrical Services, LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 129 GARDNER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CTs & FAIs. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19116 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2018 E WISHART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3762 N 10TH ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002872 | — | Maurice Samuels | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 601-03 N 3RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1" WATER SERVICE. | — | Ryan Hughes | C | 19123 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2653 S 70TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" water service | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19142 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4318 N FAIRHILL 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 | — | — | 19140 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2538 S BEULAH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR CT, FAI & MD TO INSIDE FOUNDATION. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2835 S 10TH ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 662 N 53RD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ZURAB ODIKADZE | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4747 WHITAKER AVE | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 926 W HUNTINGDON ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE OF TWO FAMILY (R3 OCCUPANCY) DWELLINGS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 2 | Lynx Management Solutions LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 7945 GILBERT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19150 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 5021 PORTICO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4534 DITMAN ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2417 S BANCROFT 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 4531 PEARCE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2024-012517 | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 8401 ESCORT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a new 2000A manual transfer switch (UL 1008, 208Y/120V, 3-phase, 4-wire, break-before-make) in the main service line ahead of existing panel MDP-3 (800A main breaker) to allow connection of a portable/standby emergency generator. Includes grounding/bonding relocation as required if the transfer switch becomes the service disconnect. No increase to existing 800A service capacity. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | marquis henderson | C | 19153 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3322 JASPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 3850 CITY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace existing faulted underground 13.2 kV feeder between existing buildings as per 2020 NEC. Work includes excavation, conduit installation, medium-voltage cable installation, terminations, testing, backfill, and restoration. No increase in service capacity. | — | CHRISTIAN TROTTER | C | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 1818-28 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION.*2021 IMC* | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 2457 N FAIRHILL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 16, 2026 | 234 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-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. | — | Subversive Building Services LLC | 19147 |