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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 6301-93 OXFORD AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REMOVAL OF THREE (3) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS (REMOVE ALL WINDOW SIGNS, SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRES FOR ALL WINDOW SIGNS) AND FOR ERECTION OF THREE (3) ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY FLAT WALL SIGNS AND OTHER WALL SIGN AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | FORMAN SIGN COMPANY INC | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 |
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| 1316 SAINT VINCENT ST |
| AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| JAMES CIERVO |
| 19111 |
| Issued Jul 15, 2026 | 1139 FANSHAWE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 732 TYSON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 TO 200 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCREASE 100 AMP TO 200 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE,200 AMP SERVICE CABLE DROP, 200 AMP OUTSIDE METER/DISCONNECT, 200 AMP SER SUB FEEDER ENTRANCE CABLE, 40 CIRCUIT MAIN LUG PANEL, FULL GROUNDING SYSTEM, REMOVE BASEMENT FUSEBOX AND RELOCATE CIRCUITS TO MAIN PANEL WITH ARC FAULT PROTECTION, REPLACE W | — | JEFFREY SHEFSKY | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 1013 DISSTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY MODULAR STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AND PORCH. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. BLOWER DOOR TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 779 OR ASTM E 1827 BY AN APPROVED THIRD-PARTY AGENCY. | 1 | Duran Perkins | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 9, 2026 | 7212 BINGHAM ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A SEMI-DETACHED TWO (2) STORY MODULAR STRUCTURE WITH A REAR DECK AND PORCH. FOR USE AS A SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. BUILDING TO BE SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. BLOWER DOOR TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM E 779 OR ASTM E 1827 BY AN APPROVED THIRD-PARTY AGENCY. | 1 | Duran Perkins | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1821 COTTMAN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. | 1 | Moniquetta Coats | C | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1143 HELLERMAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 809 RIPLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new dedicated circuit for dishwasher. Install 20 amp arc fault breaker Install gfci outlet Wiring method is fishing | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 205 STEVENS ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 213 DEVEREAUX AVE | Change of UseLimited Lodging | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 1420 PRINCETON AVE | Alterationswater heater replacement | — | GRADE A PLUMBING INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 416 KNORR ST | AlterationsSewer repair on front lawn | — | BRETT T SABOL | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 709 DISSTON 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 | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1901 LONEY ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeAddition over existing structure with new deck in the rear yard and two additional off street parking. Size and location per plan. | — | Hormigon LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1427 NAPFLE AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing on shower\tub with acrylic replacement. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 7338 TABOR AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplacing one shower\tub with acrylic replacement. *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | JASON CRINITI | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1334 SAINT VINCENT ST | FenceFOR THE ERECTION OF A CMU FENCE WALL (N.T.E. 6'-0" IN HEIGHT) WITH GATE AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY AS PER APPROVED PLANS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2021-113814. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ANY OTHER WORK. | — | — | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 213 STEVENS ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 533 KERPER ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR PARKING GARAGE (3 SPACES) ACCESSORY TO AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE USED AS A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER BUILDING APPLICATION/PLAN. | — | I-B CONTRACTORS LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 709 DISSTON ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelREPLACiNG FIXTURES FOR BATHROOM,TUB, TOLIET AND LAVATORY | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1167 HELLERMAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINCREASE EXISTING ELECTRICAL SERVICE WITH A 200 AMP SERVICE AND 40 SPACE PANEL, REPLACE 3 HARDWIRE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS (FIRST FLOOR/ BASEMENT/ HALLWAY.), INSTALL 2 ARC-FAULT CIRCUIT BREAKERS, REPLACE 5 GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLES (KITCHEN/BATHROOM/ MICROWAVE.), INSTALL EXTERIOR FIXTURE WITH MOTION DETECTOR, INSTALL 3 SMOKE DETECTORS (ONE IN EACH BEDROOM.), REPLACE 4 ELECTRICAL FIXTURES (BEDROOM/HALLWAY), REPLACE 12 RECEPTACLES THROUGHOUT THE PROPERTY, INSTALL A 20 AMP DEDICATED LINE FOR BACK | — | Victor M Casiano Nogueras | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1317 WELLS 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. Replace existing furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19111 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 534-36 HELLERMAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service upgrade. Basement- install new work boxes. run Romex wire to receptacles, switches, and LED lighting fixtures. Mount new panelboard, wire in breakers. | — | Mark Andrew Greenawalt | 19111 |