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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1220 N 29TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Child Care - Child Care Center | — | MAGDALIS MELO | C | 19121 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1318 REED ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. |
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| John Doherty Plumbing and Heating, LLC |
| 19147 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2532-34 E ALLEGHENY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. | — | Prestige General Construction Inc | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4115 MONTGOMERY DR | 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4915 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | SUPERIOR DRAIN CLEANING AND JETTING SERVICES LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A 1-STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRE-FAB METAL WALLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. FOUNDATIONS UNDER SP-2026-000585. *2021 IBC* | 1 | DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1516 W NEDRO AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-000766 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4301 MAIN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ABBEY PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | C | 19127 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5374 HAZELHURST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-000766 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 10101 VERREE RD | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO CREATE A RESTAURANT. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3880 TERRACE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing two existing gas water heaters | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19128 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5144 VIOLA 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2231 REED 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2040 N LAWRENCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19122 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3311 N ORKNEY ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3685 STANTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | UMBRELLA ROOFING LLC | 19129 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 619 MARLYN RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19151 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 7316 KINGLET PL | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 16 roof mounted solar panels 6.08KWAC GP-2026-006218 | — | JEREMIAH GEIB | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 302 CANTRELL ST | Addition and/or AlterationFishing wire behind sheetrock for extra outlets and lights that are dedicated lines. 1st and 2nd floor. | — | GARBARINO ANTHONY | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3600 CONSHOHOCKEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConvert existing 100-amp panel to a 100-amp fused disconnect to feed a new 100-amp 20 circuit sub panel. Rewire new Kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, garbage disposal and 2 bathrooms. Install a 20-amp circuit in existing bedroom. Install 16 recessed lights and dimmer controls. Install Decora devices throughout. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | C | 19131 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2200 OREGON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire 10 light fixtures, 9 outlets & 4 switches. | — | QQ FIRE CONTRACT INC | C | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3600-48 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationInterior wiring installation of fire alarm all work per approved Plans | — | PALMAN ELECTRIC INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2505 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 400-amp service wiring throughout lights, outlets, smoke alarms, and fire alarm per NEC 2017 NFPA 2016 | — | REDLINE ELECTRIC | C | 19134 |