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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 221 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A CATEGORY IV SUNROOM ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | — | 19119 | |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 7100 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REMOVAL TWO (2) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLANS. |
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| 19119 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 7131 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part o | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 7127 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE FRONT FACADE WORK ALONG GERMANTOWN AVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Philly Office Retail LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 117 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Kitchen Rewire per code 2020 NEC | — | ALTIN MATA | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 117 W ALLENS LN | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006449 | — | Bradley Otto | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 7153 BRYAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationTHIS IS A REWIRE; FISHING OLD WIRE FOR NEW. REWIRE 7 CEILING FIXTURES, REWIRE 1 WALL FIXTURES, REWIRE 5 SWITCHES, REWIRE 4 3- WAY SWITCHES, REWIRE 10 RECEPTACLES, REWIRE 1 OUTDOOR WALL FIXTURES, INSTALL 2 15A 120V ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUITS AND 1 20A ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUIT | — | ELECTRICAL WIZARDRY INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 542 W MOUNT PLEASANT 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 601-47 CARPENTER LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 10' x 19' TEMPORARY MODULAR STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1210 YERKES 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. Install new HVAC system, AC, new ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1210 YERKES 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. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL DEDICATED CIRCUITS TO SUPPLY POWER FOR HOT WATER HEATER, DRYER AND HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL 120 VOLTS SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 131 W GORGAS LN | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 413 W DURHAM 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 128 W PHIL ELLENA ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 28 E GORGAS LN | 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 6633 BOYER 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 387 1/2 E CLIVEDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 133 W 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. New HVAC system, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 21 PELHAM RD | 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. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 112 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the entire rear exterior wall per plan. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1210 YERKES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 113 W GORGAS LN | Addition and/or AlterationInterior alterations to 2nd floor bathroom per submitted plan. no structural work. | — | GEORGE W LOGAN JR | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 104 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-038434 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT TO EXTERIOR REAR WALL AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 110 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the entire rear exterior wall per plan. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 100 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026--038407. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026--038407. | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19119 |