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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3151 STAMFORD 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 Total wiring of 1st flr addition space, and total wiring of 2nd flr addition space. Additional space 1st flr include 1 liv rm, 1 New bath, and new kit Additional space 2nd flr includes 1 master bed rm and 1 master bath. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19136 | |
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| 4501-31 ARAMINGO AVE |
| FenceFOR INSTALLATION OF FENCE PER APPROVED PLANS. |
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| 19124 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 428 N HOLLY 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, using existing ductwork | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4749-73 TOLBUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationRUN 3/4" EMT CONDUIT FROM PANEL 120-280V TO JUNCTION BOX, PULL WIRE # 12 AND TERMINATE IN PNL WITH A 20 AMP BREAKER TO SUPPLY POWER FOR A SIGN. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per approved plans. | — | MARSHALL MAINTENANCE | C | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 581 CARVER 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 1 basement 3-way switch replacement first to second floor 2 basement/first floor, arc fault 20 amp, first floor dining room 1 ground fault receptacle, kitchen 3 ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit - first floor, kitchen 2 install exterior fixture, front and back of house 2 install flush mount LED ceiling fixture (basement) 4 install smok | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1224 FRANKFORD AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION (SEE PERMIT CP-2026-003216) TO INCLUDE UNDERPINNING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. UNDERPINNING TO BE MONITORED BY A PA LICENSED PE AT ALL TIMES. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5946 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4025 OLD YORK 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 Basement 1 15 AMPERE DUPLEX RECEPTACLE, each bedroom 3 BASEMENT/FIRST FLOOR, ARC FAULT, 20 AMP, dining room 1 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE, bathroom 2nd floor 1 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - FIRST FLOOR, kitchen 2 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - SECOND FLOOR, bathroom 1 INSTALL 3-WAY SWITCHES, PLUS WIRING, first to sec | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1818-20 E SCHILLER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING CT & FAI. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 926 S 15TH 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 | — | Aleksa Petrovic | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3507 HAVERFORD AVE | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001671 INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13/13R | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 11301 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Wholesale Sales and Distribution; Wholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Warehouse. | — | Fox Rothschild LLP | C | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 982 N 6TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall service ,switchboard ,EPO, for 2 electric vehicle charging stations and corresponding electrical equipment to an existing parking lot as per 2017 NEC. **electrical permits will be req'd for future chargers ** | — | BRYAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19123 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6461 MILTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | JAMIE T MALCOLM | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2214 N DELHI 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Legalization of Duplex - Install (2) new HVAC systems, new ductwork, and 10 total diffusers. | — | THOMAS T PEARSE | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2436 ASPEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 436 S 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1343 S COLORADO ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2139 SAINT JAMES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOr replacement of window sills and lintels, and other exterior repairs per plan. Work limited to the rear of the property per Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. | — | HiveMind, LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5644 MALCOLM ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6871 FORREST 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 | — | ERIC WATSON JR | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 1034-36 SPRING ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR USE AS AN APARTMENT BUILDING WITH 18 DWELLING UNITS (R-2 OCCUPANCY), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE STRUTURAL MODIFICATIONS, THE ERECTION OF NEW STAIRWAYS ELEVATOR & PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OT | 18 | ZI BIN TANG | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5323 EUCLID ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | THOMAS J PARISSE | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2327-83 COTTMAN AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION ON AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 3018 W LEHIGH 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 | — | — | 19132 |