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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1907 TITAN 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. Like-for-like replacement of the existing outdoor AC condenser and indoor gas furnace for a single-family residential property. No changes to the existing ductwork layout. | — | HERITAGE MECHANICAL EXPERTS INC | 19146 | |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 |
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| 1200-02 CHESTNUT ST |
| FenceFOR THE ERECTION OF A FENCE/SECURITY GATE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. |
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| 19107 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 700 GLENGARRY RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstall six new recessed lights. Replace existing light fixtures with new. Relocate the existing microwave circuit. | — | DUFF FRANK ELECTRIC SERV INC | 19118 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 5115 WAYNE AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - 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. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of fou | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 6508 WOODLAND AVE | Change of UsePersonal Services; Retail Sales - Wearing Apparel and Accessories | — | — | C | 19142 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3124 N 29TH ST | Addition and/or Alteration-install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 yr battery -relocate electrical devices-ceiling fixture or wall receptacle -install smoke detector, 10 yr battery -install bathroom wall fixture -install bathroom fixture -ground service -ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit second floor -exhaust fan ceiling -fishing wire thru wall PER NEC 2020 | — | HOLDER INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1311 WOLF ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFor removal of leaning CMU fence in rear yard to comply CF-2025-005772. | — | CESAR SANCHEZ | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1717 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 100 amp panel. Install lighting, lighting switches and controls, receptacles, telecommunications wiring, and power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. Install fire alarm devices as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1129 ATWOOD RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | A POSITIVE RESPONSE PLUMBING LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 500 JAMESTOWN 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 | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 15169 BEVERLY DR | Addition and/or AlterationInstall solar PV system 27 panels 10.36KW AC system GP-2026-004251 | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 4606 MILLETT ST | 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 Rewire house with 12-2 ,14-2, 10-3 also install outlets smokes switches and rec lights throughout | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 2646 N 17TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A VERTICAL ADDITION TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | TONER ARCHITECTURE INC | 19132 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 3136 MORSE ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2023-002902 | — | Stephen Treacy | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2016 E CUMBERLAND 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 | — | — | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 227 E SHARPNACK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011603 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5905 N 12TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3862 PENNSGROVE ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-003975 | — | Sanks Mechanical | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2400 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationRelocate the existing UPS system from the 5th floor to the 6th floor. Furnish and install new electrical panels and transformers on the 6th floor to serve the IT infrastructure for Aramark. Furnish and install power and lighting for the new MDF and IT lab areas. Provide power connections for new HVAC equipment. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1621 REED ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | DANIEL RAMSEY | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3432 WARDEN DR | 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 | — | — | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 428-54 E ERIE AVE | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Wholesale Sales and Distribution | — | — | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 744-48 S 11TH ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED NEW STRUCTURE WITH A CELLAR AND FIVE ACCESSORY ROOF DECKS (FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY) WITH ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Common Practice Design Studio, LLC | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3032 GUILFORD 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES,FIXTURES,ETC. INSTALLING (6) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS TO KITCHEN & 2ND FLOOR (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTOR | — | lec-tron | 19152 |