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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 8410 PROSPECT AVE | 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 | — | HYBAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19118 | |
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| Issued Sep 15, 2026 |
| 100 W MORELAND AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationRewire the following Knob and Tube items (all wires are fished): Primary bedroom: (1) install customer supplied light fixture, (1) install single pole switch, (1) install 3-way switch, (1) install 15 amp AFCI circuit Hall: (1) install 3-way switch Closet: Install receptacle, Closet: (1) Install customer supplied light fixture, Make up room: (1) Install single pole switch, (1) Install customer supplied light fixture, (2) install receptacles, (1) install 15 amp AFCI circuit, Bathroom: (2) Install |
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| ATB ELECTRIC INC |
| 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 134 W HIGHLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationKnob and Tube rewire throughout whole house. Rewire switches, receptacles, and fixtures as needed. Run wires via fishing through the existing walls. | — | JOSEPH M ANTON | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 80 W MERMAID LN | Addition and/or Alteration22kw Generac Guardian Series Generator - Supply and install a Generac 22kw standby natural gas generator. - Supply and install a pre-cast concrete pad for mounting of generator on front, right corner of home near electric and gas meters. - Supply and install a Service Entrance rated, 200-amp automatic transfer switch (ATS). - Mount ATS or emergency disconnect on exterior wall near electric meter. - Supply and install service cable to ATS. - Re-feed main breaker panel with 200-amp sub-feede | — | Ace Hardware Home Services | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 201 REX AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-003293 | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 8221 SEMINOLE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR DETACHED GARAGE AND THE ERECTION OF NEW TWO PARKING SPACES ATTACHED GARAGE ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DETACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Cemah F Tudae-Torboh | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 8215 SAINT MARTINS LN | Addition and/or Alteration2 Basement rewire switches 4 Rewire porcelain lights 4 Replace receptacle to gfi. protected receptacle 1 To disconnect all knob and tubing and old BX and RX as needed. Basement- Move existing 200 amp panels same wall as wiring trough 2 1St.. Fl. rewire switches 3 Rewire 3 way switches 4 Rewire customer supply ceiling or wall lights 10 Rewire receptacle 2 Add arc fault line as needed 2 Outside rewire porch lights 3 2ND. Fl. rewire switches 3 Rewire 3 way switches 3 Rewire customer | — | STAHL ELECTRIC INC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 249 E HIGHLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-002015 | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8201 SHAWNEE ST | New ConstructionResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8201 SHAWNEE ST | New ConstructionResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wiring through out new construction with new 200 amp service. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 8201 SHAWNEE ST | New ConstructionResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard New wiring through out with new 200 amp service. Services will not exceed 200 amps | — | Armand Parllaku | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 700 GLENGARRY RD | 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. Relocate piping heat lines to accomodate new window locations and replace connector. | — | MICHAEL J WARNER | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 525 W MORELAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to the basement of an existing single family house. The project had previously received a building permit (RP-2022-007935), was built, and all received / passed all of it's inspections except for the Final Building Inspection, then the building permit expired. This permit is intended to "finalize / complete" the project officially. details per plan. no new new work / additions included. | — | ANTHONY SCALZO JR | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 8425-27 GERMANTOWN AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE MODIFICATION OF TWO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ACCESSORY GARAGES (TWO OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES EACH) AT THE REAR OF THE LOT INTO ONE THREE-STORY ACCESSORY STRUCTURE, WITH A FOUR-SPACE ACCESSORY PARKING GARAGE FOR MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS) ON THE FIRST FLOOR, AND SECOND- AND THIRD-FLOOR SPACE ACCESSORY TO THE COMMERCIAL USE OF THE PRINCIPAL BUILDING (USE REGISTRATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE PLANS. | — | COZEN AND OCONNOR | C | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 8140 ARDLEIGH 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 | — | — | 19118 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 8200 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 8600 SEMINOLE AVE | Addition and/or Alterationrenovations to an existing single family structure, work to include first-floor kitchen, pantry, mudroom/laundry, breakfast room, and powder room. Includes window replacement in existing window locations in the kitchen and breakfast room. details per plan. | — | Patterson & Kopp LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 8226 GERMANTOWN AVE | 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. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7814 ARDLEIGH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring throughout of the apartments Smoke alarms, outlets, lights switches , 400 amp service 4 gang meter socket Fire alarm . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. | — | ALTIN MATA | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 102 E MERMAID LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF FIFTEEN (15) DETACHED STRUCTURES, CONSISTING OF THREE (3) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH TWO (2) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES EACH, AND TWELVE (12) TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS WITH FOUR (4) ACCESSORY INTERIOR OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES EACH; TOGETHER WITH A ONE (1) STORY ADDITION TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING, FOR A TOTAL OF TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DWELLING UNITS ON A SINGLE LOT, AS SHOWN IN SIZE AND LOCATION ON THE APPROVED PLANS. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 102-04 BETHLEHEM PIKE | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION ONLY FOR SUBSURFACE DETENSION BASINS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR PLUMBING WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS/APPROVALS REQUIRED BY PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT FOR STORMWATER MANAGEMENT. | — | ABC CONSTRUCTION CO., INC | C | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 8221 SEMINOLE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING REAR DETACHED GARAGE AND THE ERECTION OF NEW TWO PARKING SPACES ATTACHED GARAGE ADDITION AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Cemah F Tudae-Torboh | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 302 W SPRINGFIELD AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Repairing house drain | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 429 W MORELAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005179 | — | Integrated Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 8122 SHAWNEE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BRYAN STUCKERT PLUMBING INC | 19118 |