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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 3931 WALNUT ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-002778 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1643 S 26TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per Nec 2020 Smokes and Co detector 20 recess lights Install arch faults as per nec 2020 Replace 100 amp panel in kind. Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard |
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| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1238 LEOPARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19125 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2208 WALLACE 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 | — | JOHN LOONSTYN | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 262 E BRINGHURST ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012333 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 711 GORMAN 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 | — | BJG & Associates LLC | 19116 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4042 GREEN 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. Replace two (2) existing HVAC systems only, in like and kind, including coils, furnaces and condensing units. Reconnecting to existing duc | — | DTA Mechanical Contractors Inc | 19104 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing & Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WDP | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1615 S LAWRENCE ST | 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 | — | — | 19148 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1000 E VENANGO ST | Addition and/or AlterationAlterations to existing office space, new lighting switch locations, exit/emergency lighting, new receptacle locations within new walls. All work per approved plans | — | LAY BROTHERS ELECTRIC, INC. | C | 19134 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5339 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Full rewire from multi family to single family: lights, switches and receptacles. Adding hardwired smoke detectors. replacing 200 amp service: grounding and bonding | — | PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 100 E HUNTING PARK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR CONVERSION OF EIGHT (8) EXISTING ACCESSORY PARKING SPACES TO ELECTRICAL VEHICLE PARKING SPACES. ALL USE AND PARKING SPACES AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. | 4 | RJ WALSH ASSOCIATES, INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1913 S BOUVIER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replacing ct and fai | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19145 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1220 S 26TH 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 | 2200-02 MARKET ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002118 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, GRDs, AND ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IMC. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | SDA MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19103 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 613 W YORK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000766 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19133 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1433 E LUZERNE ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | DREMODELING LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 242 S 46TH 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. Install (2) HVAC systems. System 1 - Gas furnace, AC, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. System 2 - Air handler, heat pump, ductwork, and 6 diffusers. | — | AIRPHIL HVAC LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4739 SHELMIRE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KEVIN HOULIHAN | 19136 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 880 N BUCKNELL 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 | — | — | 19130 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 325 N FRONT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | ROBERT ZWICHAROWSKI | 19106 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 9307 KREWSTOWN RD | AlterationsRemodel of existing Wawa Store including mechanical/plumbing systems, including selective demolition and replacement of fixtures, floor drains, sinks, and associated sanitary, vent, hot water, cold water, and specialty water piping. | — | Productive Precision Corporation | C | 19115 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2726 UNRUH AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19149 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4748-50 TACONY ST | Addition and/or AlterationRedistribute 2 overloaded circuit to make room to install a subpanel, install 1 240 dedicated circuit for heat pump system in exterior wall, install a subpanel for the circuits being added for heat pump system. *** WORK WILL BE DONE BY FISHING WIRING | — | Victor M Casiano Nogueras | 19137 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 3850 HAVERFORD AVE | AlterationsReplacing power vent water heaters | — | EXTREME PLUMBING & HEATING CORP | C | 19104 |