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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3859 N 13TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR ERECTION OF A NEW THREE (3) STORY ATTACHED STRUCTURE. TO BE USED AS A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING. HEIGHT NTE 38 FEET. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | 19140 | |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2417 N PHILIP ST | New Construction or Additions |
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| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
| 19133 |
| 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 | 633 W MOYAMENSING 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 | — | Brian Monroe | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2900 ISLAND AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. After hours work: Access meter pit. Cut out leaking sections of 2" copper with tee and ball valve. Install new 2" pro press couplings, tee and ball valve. | — | SOLUTION BASED PLUMBING AND HEATING INC. | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3211 RORER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 201 N 21ST ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Alteration/Repair is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit type. No exterior work permitted as part of this permit. No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part of this permit. No work to front facade as part of this permit as per PHC. | — | — | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4846 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per NEC 2020 | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1606 S MARSTON 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/ | — | Gao Construction Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 2611 MEMPHIS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE ABOVE. FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN TEN (10) FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. SEP | 1 | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1129-31 EARL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF ONE STORY ADDITION ABOVE THE EXISTING SECOND FLOOR AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | JAMES CASSIDY | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1815 GINNODO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1019 SOUTHAMPTON RD | Addition and/or AlterationRoof-mounted PV system 15.007KWAC Solar PV System GP-2026-005334 | — | Young's Electrical Services | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4413 GARDEN 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 | — | QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1901-19 E YORK ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002640 | — | NJP Mechanical Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4839 BALTIMORE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationIncrease the service to 200 amps, 3 meters as per NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1102 E PHIL ELLENA 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 | 5200 N MARSHALL ST | Alterationsinstall 5" curb trap, install 4" main drain, install 4" Fresh air inlet | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5262 PARKSIDE 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1217 E OXFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Lateral seal | — | FRANKIE D PLUMBING AND HEATING | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6520 ELMWOOD 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 | — | — | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 530 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Christopher Whyte | 19126 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4821 N 7TH 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 Install a 100 - amp service. Receptacles and switches and replace receptacles and switches. Fishing wires through walls only as per 2020 NEC. | — | BULL ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 714 E CHELTEN AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- For (Removal of 1 story addition and minor stucco patchwork per engineer specifications) to resolve case #CF-2025-082225. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2025-082225. “In accordance with Code Bulletin PM-1801, a PA professional engineer is required to monitor repai | — | TERRENCE SAVAGE | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 5524 MORRIS ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19144 |