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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005859 | — |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5837 MAGNOLIA 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 3-way switch replacements, arc faults 20-amp, dryer circuit 30amp, wire molds, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, doorbell, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, arc fault 1st floor, new receptacles and circuits arc faults 2nd floor, replace bedroom fixtures, replace | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4715 GREENE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR WALL AND JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-126546. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-126546. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUB | — | Amer Darwish | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5927 WAYNE AVE | 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. (2) 92% 60K BTU furnaces, (2) 2.5 ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | Ermalindo Zazaj | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5618 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001121 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 145 MANHEIM ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001258 Install fire suppression system | — | Michael Beltle | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4635 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013119 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 512 BRINTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005263 | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5524 MORRIS ST | 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4846 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 714 E CHELTEN AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Removal of 1 story addition and minor stucco patchwork per engineer specifications) to resolve case #CF-2025-082225. 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-2025-082225. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repai | — | TERRENCE SAVAGE | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 514 BRINTON ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | WYCHE RAYDRIAN | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 346 E WISTER 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6125 MORTON 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. 92K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC unit, ductwork, and 7 diffusers | — | Shay Argaman | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4623 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5430-44 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1.5" WATER SERVICE | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4614 NEWHALL ST | Alterationsepair/curb trap and fresh air | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5029 MORRIS ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-002286 | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 545 E CHELTEN AVE | 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. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5042 TACOMA 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 512 BRINTON ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY | 1 | WYCHE RAYDRIAN | 19144 |