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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1611-15 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THR LEGALIZATION OF WORK FOR A TENANT FIT-OUT TO AN EXISTING SPACE . WORK TO INCLUDE AN OCCUPANCY CHANGE FOR AALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Shay Argaman | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 |
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| 3007 COTTMAN AVE |
| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING 3/4" WATER SERVICE |
| — |
| Eric Slifkin |
| 19149 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4635 WESTMINSTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY WITHOUT CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION. FOR A THREE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | RPM Properties LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 534 CARVER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL Rooftop PV Solar System ,4.980kW (DC) with Electrical Panel Upgrade ,SURGE PROTECTION TO BE INSTALLED AT NEW PANEL PER:230.67(D) .PER APPROVED DRAWINGS-2020 NEC. | — | marquis henderson | 19120 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4558 N SMEDLEY 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 Replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in kit. dining room and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1456 N DOVER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 140 N CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS BLVD | 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 | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1833 N NEWKIRK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & SECTION OF MD. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1926 E THAYER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 636 TASKER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation only and new entry steps of an existing single fmaily dwelling, details per plan. | — | DANA MARINUCCI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 513 S 2ND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR ALTERATION TO AN EXISTING AUTOMATIC SPRINKELR SYSTEM WITH NEW BACKFLOW PREVENTER. NO CHANGE TO EXISTING FIRE MAIN AND RISER. IF SITE CONDITIONS VARY, CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO START OF WORK. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3600 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | C MAZZONI BROS INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2828 W LEHIGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5977 JANNETTE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008008 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 8440 TEMPLE RD | 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 | — | GN Integrity Properties LLC | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 881 SANGER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | RICHARD LADAVICH | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5801 RIDGE AVE | New ConstructionInstall one (1) 200-amp, 120/208-volt, 3-phase subpanel, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection, grounding, bonding and circuit identification. Install two (2) 208-volt, single-phase, 60-amp dedicated branch circuits to supply power to new indoor HVAC units and two (2) 208-volt, 3-phase, 30-amp dedicated branch circuits to supply power to new outdoor HVAC units, including all required disconnects, conduit, conductors, and equipment connections. Install five (5) new LED lay-i | — | RONALD M DOLAN | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1 CITIZENS BANK WAY | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | TRACEY MECHANICAL INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2150 PALETHORP ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5881 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3609 WEIGHTMAN 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 | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2425 N PHILIP ST | New ConstructionFOR NEW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH CELLAR, ROOF DECK AND ROOF-DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED WITH NFPA 13D. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | Alpha Construction Group LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4134 MANAYUNK AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS. **NO WORK APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT** | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A EARTH DISTURBANCE WORK PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY OTHER WORK**IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ** | — | ACTION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5979 JANNETTE ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-008779 | — | ALB CONSTRUCTION INC | 19128 |