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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6724 MEDIA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19151 | |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6724 MEDIA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — |
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| A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC |
| 19151 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1129 ATWOOD RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6333 MALVERN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationERECTION OF A TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING EDUCATIONAL FACILITY FOR A DINING HALL ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CLASSROOM/LAB SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR AS PER APPROVED PLANS. PERMIT TO INCLUDE ASSOCIATED SITE WORK. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDING. ADDITION TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | DALE CORPORATION | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6133 CALLOWHILL 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 7401 WOODBINE AVE | Change of UseArtist Studios and Artisan Industrial. | — | — | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 619 MARLYN RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 6111 NASSAU RD | Addition and/or Alteration- 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/ROOF FRAMING OR FOUNDATIONS; IN | — | PURO TEC LTD | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7441 BROCKTON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace curb trap fai | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationTemp Service hookup to job trailer with PECO temporary meter. | — | FOX CHASE ELECTRICAL INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5946 CALLOWHILL ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-044992 TO REPAIR REAR WALL OF BUILDING AND TO REPAIR COLLAPSING FRONT PORCH ROOF AS PER ENGINEER’S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. ABUTTING SIDEWALK MUST BE CLOSED WITH FENCING A MINIMUM OF 6’ IN HEIGHT. SEPARATE STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMIT REQUIRED FOR SIDEWALK CLOSURE. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-044992. | — | REFURB PHILLY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 546 N FELTON ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 6224-32 LANSDOWNE AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Repair loose bricks) to resolve case #CF-2026-097924. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2026-097924. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repairs made under this permit. The engineer must submit a sealed st | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 6323 SHERWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL INTERIOR WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED AND CONTRACT. ***************** FISHING WIRES *********************** | — | GEORGE WILLIAMSON | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 6313 DREXEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *NO CHANGE IN EXISTING BUILDING HEIGHT AND GROSS FLOOR AREA* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK** | — | 3RD GENERATION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1232 ATWOOD RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap Fai 2 wc 2 sinks 2 bathtubs 1 kitchen sink | — | Gary Thompson | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1347 FARRINGTON 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 | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 7400 LANSDOWNE AVE | Sitework with Onsite Utility ServicesFOR SITEWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *NO EXCAVATION ON THIS PERMIT* | — | MECO CONSTRUCTORS INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6028 W OXFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 6376-78 CITY 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. | — | W S CUMBY & SON INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1401 N HIRST 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 existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing hydronic pipe | — | JMJ HEATING & COOLING INC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 6358 LANCASTER AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING PRE-CODE FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH SIXTY-EIGHT (68) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 6312 SHERWOOD RD | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR EXISTING PRE-CODE FOUR (4) STORY BUILDING WITH SIXTY (60) DWELLING UNITS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* | — | — | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 2099 N 63RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE INSTALLATION OF NEW FRONT FACADE, STEPS AND FRAMING. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. *************************SEPARATE PERMITS FOR ANYOTHER WORK. ************************************************* | 1 | LR PASTERING INC | C | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 430 N 64TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | C | 19151 |