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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5343 GREENE 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. The Historical Commission approves with the condition that mechanical equipment, conduit, and vents can only be installed at the rear of the property and not visible from the public right-of-way(As per PHC conditions). (2) New HVAC systems, ductwork, an | — | AC COMFORT SERVICE INC | 19144 | |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 |
| 202 N 60TH ST |
| New construction, addition, GFA changeZoning permit NOT required for the erection of exterior access to non-habitable basement. No change in height, no change in area, no chance to the exterior structure envelope. Size and location on the plan. ** A BUILDING PERMIT AND CITY STREET DEPARTMENT APPROVAL SHOULD REQUIRE FOR NEW PROPOSED EXTERIOR ACCESS STEPS TO THE BASEMENT** |
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| KCA Design Associates LLC |
| C |
| 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4400 MARKET ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | BILLUPS PLUMBING SOLUTIONS INC | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1940 WATKINS 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 | — | — | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 919 SNYDER 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5912 LOCUST 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 Full rewire of two dwelling units including all branch-circuit wiring for lighting outlets, general-purpose receptacles, and switches. | — | PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5839 CHESTNUT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PHILLY H2O PLUMBER INC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3342 N HANCOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19140 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4637 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A TENANT FITOUT TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A SIT DOWN RESTAURANT . **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 SPACE TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA13** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | Thomas Nevedomsky | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5535 WILLOWS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the interior alterations of an existing 2 story, single family dwelling, per plans. no change in building height/volume/area. no structural work proposed. no excavation proposed | — | Farell Construction LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1518 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002925 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AND FUEL GAS PIPING AND FOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) TYPE 1 COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOOD CONNECTED TO EXISTING EXHAUST DUCTWORK, FAN, AND MAKEUP AIR SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | C | 19102 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 812 N 24TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the replacement of the garage door header, water damaged sheathing, insulation, and rear wall siding per plan. | — | ZACHARY TORRES | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 711 S 23RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEM: ALL WORK PER APPROVED PLANS. NEC 2017 & NFPA 2016 | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1613 MURDOCH RD | AlterationsHt and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19150 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1400 WHARTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationConnect (1) new sign to existing circuit. No new wiring | — | GOLDSMITH ASSOCIATES INC | C | 19146 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012332 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 8500 ESSINGTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace lighting at Terminal A-East & Terminal E with high mast lighting poles. add/extend branch and feeder wiring and distribution equipment . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC. | — | Carr and Duff LLC | C | 19153 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 239 E GOWEN AVE | Site Clearing or Earth Disturbance ONLYSite work for the removal and infill of the in-ground swimming pool. Size and location per plan. | — | TIM ROBINSON | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2016 MOORE ST | 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 | — | Maria D. Mendez | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3851 LAWNDALE 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 outlet , switches , lights, GFI's, smokes and Carbons throughout | — | Vincent Williams | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 220-60 S 33RD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall all SSI-supplied fire alarm devices, including modules and the control panel associated with the pre action sprinkler system. Provide all required wiring, connections, terminations. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC, 2019 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | Current Electrical Solutions, Inc. | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3404 FAIRMOUNT 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 | — | Larry C. McCrae Inc. | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2822 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationExisting Fire Alarm System to be Tested and re-zoned. GSM for monitoring .2020 NEC,2019 NFPA-72. | — | ALERT ONE PROTECTION INC | C | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5839 CHESTNUT 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) new HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. Each system will have an air handler, heat pump, ductwork and 8 registers. | — | YMK CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1309 W TIOGA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) AT 1ST & 2ND FLOOR TO SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT AND LEVEL II ALTERATIONS THROUGHOUT TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL WORK, NEW PARTITIONS, FIXTURES, FURNISHINGS, FINISHES AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK. *2021 IEBC* | 3 | Oral S Johnson | C | 19140 |