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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 112 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the entire rear exterior wall per plan. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19119 | |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 7149 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of a new Fire alarm. all work per approved plans. NEC 2017, NFPA 2016 |
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| ANDREW J MELMAN |
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| 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 506 WELLESLEY RD | 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 a 2 ton heat pump system for the 1st floor and basement, 2 ton heat pump system for the 2nd floor, a 150 CFM energy recovery ventilation unit, all new ductwork throughout, and 25 diffusers. | — | CAPE AIRE LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 1210 YERKES ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 108 E PHIL ELLENA ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and reconstruction of the entire rear exterior wall per plan. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | AGH Property Services LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations of an exisitng single family structure, details as shown in the plans. | — | A.E. HARTH INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 409 WESTVIEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | KENNETH J KLEIN JR LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 31 E UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 246 W UPSAL ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Permit Philly LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 345 E UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PATINO & ARMIDEO PLUMBING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 336 GLEN ECHO RD | Solar Panels and StructureFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ROOF-MOUNTED SOLAR COLLECTORS IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL ELECTRICAL WORK. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 530 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.- 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. Alteration/Repair is STRICTLY PROHIBITED with this permit | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 343 E UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace sewer from foundation to curb. | — | PATINO & ARMIDEO PLUMBING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 133 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 6904 ARDLEIGH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6930 ARDLEIGH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 700 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-006385 | — | CHELSVIG ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6609 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationSecond floor only- total rewire, switches, outlets, GFI's, Smoke detectors, and arc faults. | — | STEPHEN J KELLER | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 700 WESTVIEW AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006385 | — | S & S HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 227 E SHARPNACK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2025-011603 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 227 E SHARPNACK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-011603 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 309 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | New Construction or AdditionsINSTALLATION OF PLUMBING FIXTURES WITH PIPING. 3 NFWH (UNDER HOSE BIB IN THE EQUIPMENT BOX), 1 HOSE BIBB, 1 BFP, 1 MOP SINK(UNDER OTHER IN THE EQUIPMENT BOX), 3 FD, 1 ELEVATOR SUMP PUMP, 67 HWH, 66 KIT, 66 W/D, 89 LAV, 89 WC, 88 SH/BT. INSTALLATION OF A 4" DOMESTIC WATER LINE, TWO (2) 8" SANITARY LINES, A 10" STORMWATER LINE AND FAI | — | Justin's Plumbing and Heating LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationUpgrade lighting and lighting controls as per 2017 NEC. Remove and reinstall fire alarm devices as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6504 LINCOLN DR | Addition and/or AlterationMaster Bathroom rewire Install four receptacles powered by dedicated 20 amp circuit w/ GFCI protection. Wire & install three surface-mount light fixtures, one recessed light, one exhaust fan/light combo unit & two wall sconces. Install five wall switches. The means & methods proposed are fishing wire. | — | APL ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 506 WELLESLEY RD | Addition and/or AlterationRewire single family home to code to include hardwired smokes to existing 200 amp service. | — | J R'S ELECTRIC | 19119 |