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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6815 GERMANTOWN AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES. EXISTING STRUCTURES TO BE DEMOLISHED BY HAND-HELD EQUIPMENT ONLY PER APPROVED PLANS. PEDESTRIAN PROTECTION TO BE IN PLACE PRIOR TO START OF WORK AND TO BE MAINTAINED DURING ALL DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES. * A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE BUILDING AND/OR STREETS DEPARTMENT PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. * 21 DAY POSTING AND NOTICE REQUIRED PER A-303.2 * NEWLY EXPOSED WALLS | — | Elmer Leiva | C | 19119 |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 3936 FOLSOM ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-002756 | — | LC PLUMBING & MECHANICALS INC | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2408-46 ELLSWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide dedicated feeder from the service directly to the fire pump controller as per 2017 NEC (no disconnects except those allowed by NFPA 20/NEC 695). | — | Shark Wiring and Electric, LLC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2005 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationProvide interior electrical wiring for an office tenant fit-out, including lighting fixtures, lighting controls, switches, telecommunications wiring and devices, and receptacle outlets. Install a complete fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm devices, wiring, notification appliances, and associated equipment. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | HATZEL & BUEHLER INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 422 RIPKA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN HOUSE DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 448 E FLORA ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 12035 STEVENS RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstalling 12 spotlights with switches and outlets in living room hallway and new lines for kitchen eGFI | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1923 S 5TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovations to existing two-story single family rowhome. Living/dining/kitchen on the first floor, renovated and enlarged kitchen in original location, (3) three bedrooms and (2) two full bathrooms on the second floor. Basement used for utility, storage, and laundry. New stairs from basement up to second floor in enlarged original floor opening (opening change does not require change to construction type or additional ratings). No change to building footprint, height, or use. no excavat | — | ANTHONY MAUGERI | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION TO RELOCATE 25 DWELLING UNITS (TOTAL 107 DWELLING UNITS) TO INCLUDE EXTERIOR OPENINGS AT PROPERTY LINE PER BBS VARIANCE MI-2026-003004 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13 WITH CONDITIONS SET FORTH BY VARIANCE. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. *2018 IBC* | 25 | TURN KEY REALTY LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 624 SNYDER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-003015 | — | MMB CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 716 N 40TH ST | New Construction or AdditionsExterior 2" Water Distribution, Storm and Sanitary Plumbing for Residential New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 138 W WISHART ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1335 E PALMER 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 | 3216 HURLEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 425 WADSWORTH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationErection of a rear deck to an existing single family structure, details as shown in the plan. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2317 AMBER ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THREE STORY BUILDING TO INCLUDE 1-INCH COMBINED LINE. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS AND SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | METROPOLITAN FIRE PROTECTION | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4226 MAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATION ON THE 1ST FLOOR FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO BUSINESS (B) OCCUPANCY WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS 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. | 1 | POPLAR CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1101-11 MARKET ST | SignFOR THE ERECTION OF TWO (2) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY INTERIOR WALL SIGNS AND ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY INTERIOR PROJECTING SIGN. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. **SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK.** | — | — | C | 19107 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 100-26 W CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical alterations for an existing commercial tenant fit-out. ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | Champion Electric LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 2007 GREEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR REWIRING OF EXISTING FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT INCLUDING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | Young's Electrical Services | C | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 8230-36 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of telecommunication wiring for cameras and security system. All work to be done according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | JOHNSON CONTROLS US HOLDINGS INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 4305 CHIPPENDALE AVE | 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 and AC unit only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Engel Air Conditioning Corp | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 812-14 WASHINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new 400-amp electrical service and seven (7) meter packs, including all required service equipment, conductors, grounding, bonding, and overcurrent protection. Install a complete fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm devices, control equipment, wiring and notification appliances. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | BENG DING | C | 19147 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 8006 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 171 W WILT 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 Install all wiring and lighting throughout single family home. Install 120v smokes & co det. | — | Baldwin Electrical Construction LLc | 19122 |