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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 7711 ORPHEUS PL | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 30 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19153 | |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 2527 ASHFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING CURB TRAP/MAIN DRAIN/FAI |
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| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 8600 BARTRAM AVE | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF FOUR (4) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2530 S 78TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Nex Gen Exterior Home Remodeling | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 7703 OLYMPUS PL | 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 | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 6600 ESSINGTON AVE | Change of UsePersonal Vehicle Repair and Maintenance. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2703 S 76TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace main sewer trap system 6’ deep under easement at curb in front of property | — | Sila Services, LLC | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationNew Wiring and Circuits for signage. All work per approved plans NEC 2017 | — | EAGLE I ELECTRIC INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 2651 LLOYD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | MICHAEL AKINTUYOSI | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 8400-10 ENTERPRISE AVE | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING UNDERGROUND TANK. | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 7340 BUIST AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Benito Contreras | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 2752 PLOVER 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 condenser and air handler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 7620 LINDBERGH BLVD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of two statically illuminated flat wall signs (sign 1 & 2), one non-illuminated flat wall sign (sign 3), documentation of re-facing existing free-standing sign (sign 4). Size and location as shown in plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A ROOF STRUCTURE REPAIR TO A PORTION OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | PRAVCO INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 8119 BUIST AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 2530 S 78TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR DECK ON AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | Nex Gen Exterior Home Remodeling | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 7316 KINGLET PL | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF RESIDENTIAL ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS AND RELATED APPURTENANCES AS NOTED ON THE APPROVED PLANS. 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, INCLUDING ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. ** NO STATIONARY STORAGE BATTERY SYSTEMS WITH THIS PERMIT ** | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8005 MARS PL | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100 amp panel and circuit breakers arcing and buzzing in panel | — | OMEGA ELECTRIC INC | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6310 W PASSYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | BSI CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 7500 ELMWOOD AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL OF EXISTING ROOF-MOUNTED LIGHTING AND INSTALLATION OF NEW LIGH POLES AT GROUND LEVEL. 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. | 1 | HAINES & KIBBLEHOUSE INC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7777 BREWSTER 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 | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 2651 LLOYD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7364 WHEELER ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace outlets lights and switches, install outlet in dining room and bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19153 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 7304 MERGANSER PL | AlterationsReplacing existing storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19153 |