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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6327 MUSGRAVE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF 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. | — | IGS SERVICES LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 |
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| 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) Install new wiring circuits in each bedroom for lighting and outlets(Each bedroom on it's own circuit) 1a) Install a minimum 4 outlets in ea.bedroom 1b) Install 120Volt smoke detectors -1 in ea.bedroom,1-Hallway,1-Living room and 1-Carbon detector in basement 2) Install new wiring circuit for bath room GFCI and light 3) Install new wiring for hall |
| — |
| ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD |
| 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5115 WAYNE 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 | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5104 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. THIS APPLICATION WAS REVIEWED UNDER THE 2021 IMC. | — | RIEXINGER REMODELING LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5837 MAGNOLIA 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 13, 2026 | 6020 ROSS 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 13, 2026 | 370 CHURCH LN | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2025-071678 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION OF REAR PORCH AND STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO WALLS/FLOORS/ROOF PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | — | MICHAEL KINGKINER | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5019 NEWHALL ST | 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 New grounding system with two rods and water pipe. New fridge, microwave line and outlets. New lights and switches for kitchen area. New line and GFCI for countertop area | — | RICHARD CHRISTOPHER | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 100-26 W CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical alterations for an existing commercial tenant fit-out. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Champion Electric LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5515 MORTON ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013121 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4603 FERNHILL RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INSTALLATION OF A STAIRLIFT IN THE FRONT OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | JEMILEX INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5608 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-001120 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5339 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor exterior alterations for historic preservation of an existing semi-detached structure per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. | — | Santuario PHL | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012332 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5343 GREENE 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. The Historical Commission approves with the condition that mechanical equipment, conduit, and vents can only be installed at the rear of the property and not visible from the public right-of-way(As per PHC conditions). (2) New HVAC systems, ductwork, an | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5339 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full rewire from multi family to single family: lights, switches and receptacles. Adding hardwired smoke detectors. replacing 200 amp service: grounding and bonding | — | PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 262 E BRINGHURST ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012333 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4915 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4921 N 20TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE TO INCLUDE A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5137 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4634 FERNHILL RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING 3/4" WATER SERVICE | — | Eric Slifkin | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 740 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRelocating existing lighting from existing circuits, replacing old devices (switches) with new (No additional branch circuits pulled). Using the Existing Penetrations and Route wiring solely through existing wall sleeves, or chase openings without creating new wall or floor slab openings. No Wall Demolition. Mount new surface-mounted electrical enclosures and lighting directly without constructing new partition walls or soffits. | — | Aleksa Petrovic | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 405 E WISTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. **********FISHING WIRES OR USING SURFACE MOUNTED WIRE MOLD ************* | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5104 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003045 | — | BRUCE SIMON | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Install 100 AMP Service to the property. Install 43 fixtures, 21 switch, 67 receptacles. Install 9 hardwired smoke detectors. Provide line for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor. All work to be performed according to 2020 NEC. Labor, materials, overhead and profit are included in this proposal | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19144 |