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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON 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. New HVAC, 2.5 ton AC, kitchen exhaust, bathroom exhaust, dryer exhaust and 1 reg./diff. Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-008457 | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19145 | |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 |
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| 2123 N 58TH 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, 2-1/2 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 registers |
| — |
| J E Butler Contractors LLC |
| 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1416 N FELTON 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 | — | Rameses Lee | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 512 BRINTON ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-005263 | 1 | L G E TRUCKING LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1616 S 16TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3230 W HUNTINGDON ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap to include fresh air inlet and partial house drain curb to house | — | DMC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 326-28 E WILDEY ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2024-011812 | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 155 N 9TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ZHUO PING CEN | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6393 WOODBINE 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 | — | Selwyn Construction Co. | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 11744 DENMAN RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Ht FAI replacement on both storm and Sanitary | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19154 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 764 BROOKLYN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1511 S STILLMAN ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001777 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 808 E RUSSELL ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4119 POPLAR ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED ROOF JOISTS AND ROOF COVERINGS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-026631. 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-2025-026631. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEE | — | Elegance Contractors LLC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 577 ALCOTT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3032 GUILFORD 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 furnace and AC only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19152 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4635 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-013119 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5319-25 MASTER ST | Tank Install/RemovalFOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 6,000 GALLON UNDERGROUND TANKS (UGT) AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) ABOVEGROUND TANK (AGT). ALL WORK TO BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER SPECIFICATIONS, PENNSYLVANIA D.E.P. REGULATIONS, ALL APPLICABLE CODES, NFPA 30 AND NFPA 31. | — | — | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 106-14 S 11TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL I ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | J P HAVC LLC | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2643 LATONA ST | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | BJG & Associates LLC | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 3759 N 18TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 659 UNION ST | Party Wall ProtectionFor 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 | — | — | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 26 W GOWEN 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 946 E ELLET 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 | — | — | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5430-44 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 1.5" WATER SERVICE | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |