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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 7012 ARDLEIGH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-061079 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING TO AN EXISTING GARAGE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS | — | jeferson de sousa | 19119 | |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 |
| 509 GLEN ECHO RD |
| 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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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 171 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY & STORM CTs & FAIs. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005391 | — | Integrated Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 336 GLEN ECHO RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 4.95 kW DC rooftop solar PV system-PER APPROVED DRAWINGS,2017 NEC GP-2026-006378: Issued | — | Exact Energy Partners LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 526 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT REAR DECK TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6745 GERMANTOWN 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. 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. | — | A1 MECHANICAL INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 2000A New Service w/ all grounding and bonding. Temp service ,FIRE ALARM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6930 ARDLEIGH ST | New Construction or AdditionsProvide and install PVC drains and vents and CPVC and PEX water supplies including all necessary fittings, valves, and supports for: (13) toilets (13) lavatory sinks (13) tubs (13) kitchen sinks (13) washing machines (3) floor drains with trap seals (13) HVAC condensate drain with trap seals (2) 4" roof drains Provide and install: (13) water heaters (1) 1 1/2" RPZ backflow preventer | — | Summers Quality Services Inc | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 239 E GOWEN AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A CONCRETE POOL REMOVAL PER PLAN | 1 | TIM ROBINSON | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1305 CARDEZA ST | Addition and/or AlterationReinforce 2nd floor bathroom framing opening via sistering; infill opening with 2x4 members installed flat-wise at 4-inch spacing, supported at midpoint with new header. Remove and replace deteriorated 2nd floor joist along rear partition wall. Install new steel lintel at 1st floor rear door opening to provide adequate header; install 48" guard rail at Juliet balcony exterior opening. exisitng single family dwelling detail per plan. See RP-2026-003405 for interior renovations. | — | SHABBY 2 CHIC DEVELOPERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005391 | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 804 E PHIL ELLENA 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7101 GERMANTOWN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 227 E SHARPNACK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011603 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 425 WADSWORTH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationErection of a rear deck to an existing single family structure, details as shown in the plan. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6815 GERMANTOWN AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS | — | Elmer Leiva | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 645 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFISHING OLD WIRE FOR NEW. REWIRE 16 CEILING FIXTURE LOCATIONS; 7 WALL FIXTURE LOCATIONS; 20 SWITCH LOCATIONS; 29 RECEPTACLE LOCATIONS. INSTALL 5 NEW 15A 120V ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUITS; INSTALL 1 20A 120V ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUIT. | — | ELECTRICAL WIZARDRY INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 239 E GOWEN AVE | Site Clearing or Earth Disturbance ONLYSite work for the removal and infill of the in-ground swimming pool. Size and location per plan. | — | TIM ROBINSON | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 409 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWire 2 new 20 amp circuits and install 2 new location quad outlets in music studio Install new switch and relocate existing ceiling fan in primary bedroom Reuse existing bathroom circuit and wire and install new location counter outlet Supply and install Juno 4" recessed lights 2 Supply and install new Panasonic exhaust fan utilizing existing duct Wire and install new location sconce 2 Wire and install new location 3-gang switch box in bathroom Wire new circuit and install thermostat for b | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 6635 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai and main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1026 W CLIVEDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace existing water, service lines supplying the detached garage. Existing service lines are deteriorated and will be replaced with new materials. | — | ABBEY PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 425 WADSWORTH AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a rear deck to an existing single family structure with existing interior accessory parking. size and location as shown in the plan. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 6461 BELFIELD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMBING WORKS | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 221 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A CATEGORY IV SUNROOM ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | — | 19119 |