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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | LOR-MAR MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 |
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| 654 E RAYMOND 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 |
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| 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5837 N 6TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5871 N 6TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 212 ROBAT ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 AMP service and panel Replace switches, outlets and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 851 W OLNEY AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A EARTH DISTURBANCE WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | James G. Davis Construction Corporation | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5858 N 6TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 237 W RUSCOMB ST | Addition and/or Alterationeliminate rear garage and replace garage door with wall and create a family room in the basement of an existing single family attached structure, detail per plan. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5435 N 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install a Kitchen Knight ll PCL 300 UL300 wet chemical kitchen fire suppression system, for a commercial cooking hood | — | ALERT ONE PROTECTION INC | C | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5723 N FAIRHILL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 110 E ELEANOR ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire house per NEC 2020 using existing service. | — | MICHAEL A ADORANTE | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5830 NEWTOWN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace storm and sanitary curb traps and fai. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 581 CARVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 1 basement 3-way switch replacement first to second floor 2 basement/first floor, arc fault 20 amp, first floor dining room 1 ground fault receptacle, kitchen 3 ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor, kitchen 2 install exterior fixture, front and back of house 2 install flush mount LED ceiling fixture (basement) 4 install smok | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 527 E CHELTENHAM AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 145 W CLARKSON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 195 W ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK OFF THE REAR OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING; DETAILS AS SHOWN ON PLAN. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 577 ALCOTT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4930 RORER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & Rear Rain leader/cesspool. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5200 N MARSHALL ST | Alterationsinstall 5" curb trap, install 4" main drain, install 4" Fresh air inlet | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4820 N 5TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5751 N HOWARD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace all switches in the living room, dining room, hallway, and kitchen. * Install the new ceiling fan in the dining room. * Replace standard receptacles with tamper-proof receptacles in the living room, dining room, kitchen, and master bedroom. Fan ceiling, switches & receptacles was pre-existing. Installing new devices | — | CARDELL STEVENSON JR | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4821 N 7TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install a 100 - amp service. Receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 90 ROSELYN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 123 ROSELYN 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 211 W NEDRO AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in dining room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished No Service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19120 |
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