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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 915 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001310 | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19150 | |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 8101 RUGBY ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM 20 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 8.7 kWDC, 7.68 kWAC GP-2026-005244 |
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| Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC |
| 19150 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 915 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | New Construction- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT - Interior wiring through out for New Construction 2020 Nec | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 8655 BAYARD 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 7929 MICHENER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling lights on bedrooms, living room, kitchen, installing the outlets, and all the fishing wire for the lights and outlets and switches. Residential 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 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 8029 TEMPLE RD | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Separate permits are required for plumbing and electrical work and the installation of heating/cooling appliances. STRUCTURAL ALTERATION OR REPAIR IS EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED UNDER THIS PERMIT. PROHIBITED STRUCTURAL WORK INCLUDES ANY MODIFICATION TO EXTERIOR WALLS, PARTY WALLS, FLOOR/ | — | SANFORD W MOORE | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 8633 MICHENER AVE | 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 7626 FAYETTE 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 7906 BAYARD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 7929 MICHENER AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 8235 RODNEY 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 Replace 100 amp service including SEU wire, meter socket, meter socket, beaker panel and grounding. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 8646 RUGBY ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 1138 E DURHAM 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. Replace the existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | STEVEN MURAWSKI | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7500 THOURON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 200 amp service with a 4 gang meter socket With 100 AMP per position | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | C | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7839 FAYETTE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 8004-06 GILBERT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure and creation of one (1) accessory surface parking space. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Christopher Johnson | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 2472 78TH 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1002 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 915 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN SEMI-DETACHED 2-STORY STRUCTURE. STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. THE BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMIITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | V&V Investment Inc | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 8004-06 GILBERT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure and creation of one (1) accessory surface parking space. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | Christopher Johnson | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 8502 TEMPLE RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | Honest Plumbing & Heating LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 8011 TEMPLE RD | Addition and/or AlterationFor the expansion of the window opening into a door, located at the rear wall. Existing header to remain. No other work proposed on this permit. | — | Shay Argaman | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 8011 TEMPLE RD | Retaining WallFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF A 3 FOOT 10 INCH TALL RETAINING WALL.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. SEE SR-2026-034068 FOR STREETS DEPT APPROVAL. ** SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY INCREASE IN WALL HEIGHT TO 4 FEET OR GREATER.**REMEDIAL ACTION INCLUDED ON SHEET 5 OF 5 - REQUIRED FOR FROST PROTECTION** | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 939 E MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | 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 | — | EARL LARUE | 19150 |
| Issued Jul 19, 2026 | 2322 78TH AVE | 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 | — | — | 19150 |