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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 7702 RICHARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace main drain and curb trap, install FAI | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19152 | |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2819 WELSH RD | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS 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 PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK** |
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| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2550 WELSH RD | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-033560. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-033560. | 1 | DJM BUILDERS, INC. | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7720-34 BUSTLETON AVE | SignFor the installation of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs and the documentation of refacing two (2) existing double-face freestanding signs. **Work to be completed per approved plans** Separate permits required for any electrical work** | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2328 BENSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing sanitary and storm curb traps to include fresh air inlets and partial house drain | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 8127 LANGDON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR HOUSE DRAIN FROM STACK TO CURB. | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 8536-38 BUSTLETON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW. | — | IVAN PLUMBING LLC | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2611 MAXWELL ST | Alterationsreplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 7720-34 BUSTLETON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of two (2) statically illuminated wall signs and the documentation of refacing two (2) existing double-face freestanding signs. Size and location as shown in application/plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2127 RHAWN ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2025-003336: Installation of new kitchen sink in newly erected addition/kitchenette. Installation of all required METALLIC piping for operation of sink fixture. ALL piping to connect to existing METALLIC piping and shall be metallic to roof extension. Any venting required for installation shall be designed and installed in accordance with section 919 Philadelphia single stack vent system. All work to be performed in strict compliance with 2018 PPC and appr | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | C | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2127 RHAWN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2025-003336: FOR 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. | — | Bolt Acquireco Inc. | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 7818 FARNSWORTH 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. 96% 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 11 registers | — | Sanhuai Lu | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 8804 FAIRFIELD ST | Alterations Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Curb trap and Fresh Air Inlet repair | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 7809 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall EVACS fire alarm system. ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | HYDE ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 8012 CASTOR AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOODS WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND FANS AS PER PLANS. | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 7704 CASTOR AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7818 FARNSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Rewire Of Single Family Home To NEC Code 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 | — | HARRY BECK | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2415 BLEIGH 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/or AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 8137 REVERE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Eric Slifkin | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 2500-30 WELSH RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)Erection of an accessory wall sign. Size and location per plan. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 8511 ALGON AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 8100-16 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1722 KENDRICK 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 attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | YIWEN WANG | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7915 BUSTLETON AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN AND FOR THE REFACING OF ONE (1) EXISTING FREESTANDING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19152 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7400 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | 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. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19152 |