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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4749-73 TOLBUT ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4727 LORING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. |
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| BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING |
| 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 7316 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM SYSTEM w, LOW FREQUENCY SOUND IN LIVING RMS AND BEDROOMS AND AUTOMATIC SMOKE DETECTION THROUGHOUT NONRESIDENTIAL PORTION. All work to be performed according to the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Shyree walden | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3423 ARTHUR ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4630 BERGEN ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4305 CHIPPENDALE 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. Replace existing furnace and AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4739 SHELMIRE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KEVIN HOULIHAN | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4233 MILL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3403 MERIDIAN 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 Replacement of all receptacles with AFCI/GFCI receptacle devices on existing wiring where appropriate. NO INTERIOR WIRING. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7301 TORRESDALE AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | MECO CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7301 TORRESDALE AVE | New Construction or Additions INSTALLAION AND IMPROVMENTS TO ON SITE DOMESTIC PIPING AS SPECIFIED IN PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORMED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. | — | TANDEM ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4400-02 RHAWN ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR PORCH TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2021-005881. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON THE REFERENCED CASE FILE(S). | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4727 LORING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 7938-40 FRANKFORD AVE | SignINSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 8022 MONTAGUE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING STORM AND SANITARY CURB TRAPS AND FAI | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 4712 ASHVILLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 30 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 3151 STAMFORD ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 8627 GILLESPIE 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Relocate 3 diffusers to accommodate the new layout, connecting to existing ductwork. No change to the existing HVAC equipment. | — | Oscar Vladimir Ventura Penalo | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 7302-14 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationSupply & install electrical wiring, lighting, lighting control, receptacle outlets, exit signs, emergency lighting, equipment and fixtures for a future tenant fit out. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | H.R. Benjamin, Inc. | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 3170 WILLITS RD | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-004383 | — | MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 4310 TEESDALE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. INSTALL 100 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL AND PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***************** FISHING WIRES *********************** | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 7938-40 FRANKFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN | — | GAOFENG ZHENG | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 9001 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL NEW SUBPANELS TO EXISTING ELECTRICAL SERVICE. INSTALL BRANCH CIRCUITS AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS FOR EQUIPMENT AND WORK STATIONS. REPLACE EQUIPMENT. INSTALL LIGHTING, EMERGENCY LIGHTING EIXT SIGNS AND TELECOMMUNICATION WIRING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | ALBARELL ELECTRIC INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 1, 2026 | 4606 STRAHLE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new lighting, receptacles and switches. Replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls, all work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 7302-14 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsSupply & install plumbing fixtures, equipment & piping as required by architectural plans. | — | ED SCANNAPIECO PLUMBING INC. | C | 19136 |