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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1216 S 31ST ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011342 | — | City Lights electric llc | 19146 | |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 212 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A BUSINESS OFFICE/PROFESSIONAL USE (GROUP B) IN A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4622 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior Renovation to create Single-Family dwelling in an exisitng structure, details per plan. | — | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2802 STEVENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011090 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 218 CARPENTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationPer the Historical Commission: Conduit on side wall shall be mounted close to downspout and painted to match surrounding wall. Installation of a 2.640 kW solar system, consisting of (6) JA SOLAR: JAM54D41-440/MB, 440W, AND (6) ENPHASE: IQ8AC-72-M-US [240V] MICROINVERTERS AS PER 2020 NEC.GP-2026-006070 | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 15-21 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT SPRINKLER RELOCATION (NFPA 13)- For the relocation of sprinkler heads as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Relocate (80) existing sprinkler heads on the 4th & 5th floors, per NFPA 13 | — | A & S SPRINKLER CO INC | C | 19107 |
| 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 | 7720-34 BUSTLETON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 2 new signs to existing wiring. No new wiring or building permit involved. General Permit #GP-2026-006550 | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 124 BAINBRIDGE 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 | — | — | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8226 GERMANTOWN 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 | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4724 HARTEL AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5639 ANGORA TER | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Alterations and re construction of rear addition as per approved plans. | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 9173 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY) FOR INSTALLATION AND ANCHORING OF FIXTURES WITHIN AN EXISTING RETAIL SPACE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | 1 | Woods Construction Inc | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3800 POWELTON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 12625 MEDFORD RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1011 S CHADWICK 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 Partial rewire with replacement outlets, lights, switches, fixtures. Existing smoke/co detectors to remain. Install 6 Recessed lights and a fan in the kitchen Install 2 exterior GFCI outlets in backyard Install 2 exterior light fixtures Install 4 interior outlet on new wall | — | HARRY BECK | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 10050 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR STEPS, ENLARGEMENT OF WINDOW OPENINGS, REMOVAL OF PLANTERS, AND INSTALLATION OF NEW HANDRAIL AT EXISTING ACCESSIBLE RAMP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | AZIZ DALI | C | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 278 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace meter socket, circuit breaker panel and install all proper grounding and bonding AS PER NEC 2020 | — | SAMUEL M SAMS HOME REPAIR BONGIOVANNI | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1034 SHACKAMAXON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-011092 | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2201 PENROSE AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | STARTPOINT SIGNS INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1523 W NORRIS ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19121 |
| 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 | 1512 FAIRMOUNT AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | Tina Accounting & Tax Services Inc | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2157 E LEHIGH AVE | New Construction or Additions4 water closet 2 lavs 2 hand wash sink 1 three compartment sink 2 bar sinks roughin copper and set fixtures all above ground plumbing one grease trap | — | JOHN J DOUGHERTY & SON INC | C | 19125 |