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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4146 BENNINGTON ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19124 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2818 N GARNET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. |
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| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5451 N MARVINE 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 Exhaust fan, ceiling -install bathroom fixture -install bathroom wall fixture -install smoke detector, 10 year battery -install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery -Misc (surg protector) -permit -underwriter inspection -fishing wire thru PER NEC 2020 | — | HOLDER INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1914 E THAYER ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3273 TEESDALE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BURNSIES PLUMBING LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3213 WILLITS RD | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A NEW DAYCARE OCCUPANCY (GROUP E). SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. NO ALTERATIONS ARE APPROVED UNDER THIS APPLICATION. | — | — | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 137 W WYOMING AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install Pyrochem PCL 300 kitchen fire suppression system, per UL 300 | — | Joseph F Spaeder | C | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2922 CAMBRIDGE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing -curb trap and air inlet replacement | — | ROGER ROSS PLUMBING-HEATING INC | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1100 W MONTGOMERY AVE | Temporary Tents and CanopiesASSEMBLY USE TENT - LAWFUL OCCUPANCY SHALL BE AS POSTED - REMOVAL DATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED, UNLESS POWER IS PROVIDED THROUGH EXISTING EXTERIOR GROUND FAULT PROTECTED RECEPTACLES AND POWER CORDS ARE RATED EXTRA HEAVY DUTY WITH U. L. LABEL STATING SUCH RATING. NO COOKING OR HEATING PERMITTED WITH THIS APPROVAL. Streets Department permit is required for street closure prior to the start work if applicable. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2839 S 10TH ST | 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 | — | William Klotz | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 3200 RED LION RD | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLAN. | — | DMITRY KIPERVAS | C | 19114 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2214 N DELHI ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of (1) 100 amp electrical panel on 1st fl and (1) 100 amp panel 2nd floor, wiring throughout, smoke detectors | — | DM ELECTRIC LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5118 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire kitchen and bathroom to code to include adding recessed lights in living and dining room. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 15-21 S 11TH ST | AlterationsRough in 1 wc,1 lav,1 hand sink, 1 mop sink, 1 kitchen sink, & 1 ewc on 4th floor and 1 ewc on 5th floor | — | VINCENT BASILE | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5837 MAGNOLIA 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 3-way switch replacements, arc faults 20-amp, dryer circuit 30amp, wire molds, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 2nd floor, ground fault receptacles, arc faults, doorbell, flush mount LED ceiling fixtures, new receptacle and circuit, arc fault 1st floor, new receptacles and circuits arc faults 2nd floor, replace bedroom fixtures, replace | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 2542 N 25TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 740 N 37TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1525 N HOLLYWOOD 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 | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 504-06 CARPENTER ST | New Construction or Additions- Interior Plumbing System for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Individual Plumbing LLC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1639 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM THROUGHOUT A THREE (3) STORY MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING TO INCLUDE A TWO (2) INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE AND A TWO (2) INCH BACKFLOW PREVENTER. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. SEE CP-2025-005418 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4715 GREENE ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED REAR WALL AND JOISTS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-126546. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-126546. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUB | — | Amer Darwish | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 645 E WISHART ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER HEADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS, HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND NFPA 13. | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 738 LONGSHORE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19111 |