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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6941 FORREST 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 Rewire entire house | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19138 | |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1525 E TULPEHOCKEN 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 Replace outlets, lights and switches,install outlet in kit and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished |
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| Vincent Williams |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 1366 E HAINES ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF THREE (3) STORY BUILDING OF TYPE VB CONSTRUCTION FOR THE USE OF R2 OCCUPANCY (3 DWELLING UNITS). ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 3 | Homecourt construction llc | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 829 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 823 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionInstall 600 amp service, (1) 100 amp house panel, (6) 125 amp electrical panels, lighting, receptacles, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. ***NOT APPROVED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM*** | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7219 OGONTZ AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | INGRAMS DRAIN & SEWER INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 850 E STAFFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 7026 LOUISE 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. Replacement of 80k btu gas boiler. Same in kind and in place. No new duct/piping. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 821 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp service with grounding, (6) 125 amp electrical panels, (1) 100 amp house panel, lighting, receptacles, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. ***NOT APPROVED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM*** | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1616 WYNSAM ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7440 SOMMERS RD | 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 Basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp circuit for water heater 30 amp combo arc-fault / GFCI breaker dryer circuit 30 amp ground fault receptacle install smoke detector, 10 year battery install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery mis (100 amp disconnect + meter combo) permit redistribute overloaded circuit (basement) relocate electric | — | HOLDER INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1210 E DUVAL ST | Tank Install/Removal**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 550 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New Construction or AdditionsDescription: Installation of complete new plumbing system for a six unit residential permit, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 15 bathrooms, 6 laundry, 6 kitchen sink, and 6 water heater. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6934 CEDAR PARK AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6871 FORREST AVE | Addition and/or Alteration- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | ERIC WATSON JR | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6546 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION ONLY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTRE, DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | EBLIN Magdiel CENTENO | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1957 ASHLEY RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6333 N WOODSTOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, FOUR (4) FREESTANDING SIGNS MENU BOARD SIGNS, AND SEVEN (10) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT.** | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6408 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 867 CHURCH LN | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 862 CHURCH LN | Addition and/or Alteration Replace 200 amp service | — | SYMBULA MICHAEL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | Joseph M Sciacca | C | 19138 |
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