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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 4310 TEESDALE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19136 | |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 3170 WILLITS RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CONCRETE WORK. WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLANS | 1 |
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| MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC |
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| 19136 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 4612 MILLETT ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-007628 | — | Maurice Samuels | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 8917-19 FRANKFORD 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 | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 7741 FRANKFORD AVE | Change of UseChild Care - Child Care Center | — | Ping Architects | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 4614 STRAHLE 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 furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | H & H HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 4604 DECATUR ST | Family Daycare | — | — | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 7756 DITMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. FOR THE ENLARGEMENT OF EXIT DOOR OPENINGS. 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 | 1 | JOSEPH E GAGNE III | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 8000 STATE RD | Addition and/or AlterationPARTIAL DEMOLITION OF EXISTING MASONRY, CONCRETE AND WOOD INDUSTRIAL BUILDING VIA HAND AND MECHANICAL METHODS AND AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 1 | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 8020 FRANKFORD AVE | AlterationsINSTALL18 TOILETS, 18 TUBS, 18 LAVATORY SINKS,17 KITCHEN SINK, 17WASHING MACHINE,18 WATER HEATER, NEW BACKFLOW 2 SUMP PUMP 2 SEWAGE EJECTOR | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8204 WINTHROP ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4749-73 TOLBUT ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR ERECTION OF ONE (1) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN AND ONE (1) NON-ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGN (TOTAL 2 SIGNS) ON EXISTING STRUCTURE WITH OTHER SIGN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | KGC ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8020 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionInstall 1000A INCOMING SERVICE , NEW Fire Alarm , , Light FIXTURES OUTLETS ,SWITCHES ,110 V INTERCONNECTED SMOKE ALARMS .ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC,2016 NFPA-72. -NOTED: NO GFCI RECEPTS TO BE BURIED BEHIND STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 8020 FRANKFORD AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | ZI BIN TANG | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 8601 FRANKFORD AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 8939 ASHTON RD | Addition and/or Alterationstalling 13.50 kW DC rooftop solar PV system. According to approved drawings-2017 NEC. . GP-2026-004634 | — | Exact Energy Partners LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 3516 ASHVILLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 4438 OAKMONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 3152-54 WILLITS RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of one statically illuminated flat wall sign and one statically illuminated projecting sign. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Mohammad A Ibrahim | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 8021-23 CRAIG ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-019997 FOR REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION OF EXTERIOR MASONRY WALL PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT 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. | 1 | AMERICAN HOME & BUSINESS REMODELING | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 3273 TEESDALE 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. First floor - 60K BTU 92% furnace, 2 ton AC, ductwork, and 8 registers Basement - 1.5 ton heat pump, AC, ductwork, and 6 registers | — | Air Shop LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 8342-52 STATE RD | Change of UseTrucking and Transportation Terminals | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 4616 VISTA ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 Amps Service 40 spaces Electric panel. Wiring and installation of all lights switches and outlets throughout space. Install lines for appliances. Install kitchen lines and outlets. Wiring and installation of smoke detectors. | — | GALAXY ELECTRIC LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7999 STATE RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF STEEL UTILITY BRIDGE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY MEP WORK. *IBC 2018* | 1 | SMITH CONSTRUCTION CO OF PHILADELPHIA | C | 19136 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4030 CHIPPENDALE AVE | Addition and/or Alteration100A panel replacement including new 100A Siemens 30/30 main breaker panel w/copper bus, whole home surge breaker, 7-1 pole & 2-2 pole (25,30) breakers, panel GFCI for panel base, 2 ground rods driven, intersystem bonding kit install, water meter jumped + bonded | — | AMR Service Group | 19136 |