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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR RD | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Rewire house throughout. Install fixtures, switches and receptacles. Install 120 volt interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Provide dedicated branch circuit for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19138 | |
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| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap fai and main drain |
| — |
| IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC |
| 19138 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2042 E RITTENHOUSE 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5346 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. BACKFLOW | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5650 BLOYD ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 300 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 60 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR EACH OF THE 4 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EXIT SIGNS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5711-27 E WISTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. BACKFLOW. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1749 MOHICAN 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. 80% 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 6 diffusers | — | TERRA GROUP INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5650 BLOYD ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL CTs, FAIs, MDs & 1.5" WDP. | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 1313 E RITTENHOUSE 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. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | MICHAEL AKINTUYOSI | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | 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 | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1311 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR RD | 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 | — | BOHDAN STANDRYTCHUK | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1369 NARRAGANSETT 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 2042 E RITTENHOUSE 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 1510 E PASTORIUS ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | J JONES ELECTRICAL INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5612 SPRAGUE ST | AlterationsInstallation of 2 water closets, 2 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 2 kitchen sinks & 2 laundry outlets. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5612 SPRAGUE ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 AMP service, 3 gang meter socket and home rewire as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5839 STOCKTON RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 1357 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | David R Smith | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 2453 75TH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replace outlets, switches and lights. install outlet in back bedrooms All Wire Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1373 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1968 71ST AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT. Install new lighting, receptacles and switches. Replace receptacles and switches. (Fishing wires through walls) All work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 1542 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5706 N LAMBERT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |