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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3864 PENNSGROVE ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-003978 | 1 | JC EXCAVATION SERVICES LLC | 19104 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1730 S 28TH 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 Wiring to include receptacle outlets, lightings, switches, smoke detectors, appliance and gfcis |
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| D&R COMPANY ELECTRIC |
| 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1921 AUTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace lead 3/4" service , ferrule | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 638 KIMBALL ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. We will be installing a 3 zone mini split unit. There will be one unit serving each floor of the 3 story home. Outdoor condenser will be located in the back of the home. | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1019 LANSING ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire lights, switches, receptacles, smoke detector, electric water heater, dryer outlet on existing panel | — | PROMPT PLUMBING MECH CONTR INC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1700 W MONTGOMERY AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER 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. 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1054 FLANDERS RD | 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 only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | A M E MECHANICAL LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2512 S PERCY 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 only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | TRI STATE BUILDING CORPORATION | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 144 N 62ND 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 Basement first floor arc fault 20 amp in dining room 1 ; bonding hot water heater in basement 1 ; close junction box basement 2 ; electric raceways wire mold first and second floor 80 ft ; ground fault receptacle kitchen 2 ; ground fault receptacle kitchen 2 ; ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuit second floor bathroom 1 ; install 3-way s | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2701-99 BELMONT AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A REINFORCED CONCRETE CHEMICAL CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE, FOOTINGS FOR TWO (2) HYDROFLUOROSILIC ACID (FLUORIDE) BULK TANKS, AND ACCESS STAIRWAY WITH ASSOCIATED STEEL FRAMING AS PART OF AN EXISTING WATER TREATMENT FACILITY. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IBC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE ZP-2026-004720 FOR ASSOCIATED ZONING APPROVAL. SEE SP-2025-001478 FOR ASSOCIATED EXCAVATION WORK. | 1 | Jones Masonry Restoration Corporation | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2127 KIMBALL ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-001681 INSTALL NEW 1.5" COMBINED FIRE/DOMESTIC SERVICE FROM STREET TO BUILDING. SUPPLY AND INSTALL ALL REQUIRED SPRINKLERS, PIPING, HANGERS AND FITTINGS, PER NFPA 13D. PROVIDE OUTLET FOR PLUMBER TO CONNECT TO FURTHEST TOILET PER CITY REQUIREMENTS. | — | B M CONSULTING SERVICES INC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2405 E DAUPHIN ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-003585 | — | MICHAEL KIRAN | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5318 GLENLOCH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1916 E WILLARD 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 the existing with the same type: Ductless mini-split system - 1 outdoor and 4 indoor units, 30,000 BTU, no new ductwork. NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5939 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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; INCL | — | Alibey Management, Inc | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1531 CHERRY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE REMOVAL OF THE EXISTING THIRD STORY AND THE ERECTION OF A NEW THIRD-STORY ADDITION ABOVE AN EXISTING TWO (2) STORY STRUCTURE; FOR USE AS A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE (USE REGISTRATION PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY) ON THE FIRST FLOOR, WITH TWO (2) FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS LIVING ABOVE; SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE PLANS. | — | HORMIGON LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1353 MASCHER ST | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2902 N TAYLOR ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | JAY EARL D | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000511 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 542 BASILICA CIR | Addition and/or Alteration Removal and Reinstallation of Existing Solar Panels GP-2026-006816 | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 7722 ALGON AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement on both the sanitary and storm lines | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19111 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2317 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, NEW 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 OTHER WORK. | 2 | Chhay Keng Heng | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5023 LUDLOW ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | 19139 |