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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5301 RIDGE AVE | 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 | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 |
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| 526 MARTIN ST |
| Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing |
| — |
| ROSCOE COOK |
| 19128 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 542 FAIRWAY TER | 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 | — | LUIS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 6107 LAWNTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing storm and sanitary curb traps and main drains | — | Big Dawg's Plumbing & Heating INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 490 RIPKA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing replace storm and sanitary curb traps and fresh air inlets and main drain | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 526 MARTIN ST | Addition and/or Alteration4 outlets and 1 switch--basement only--fishing NO BEDROOM IN BASEMENT | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 505-15 JAMESTOWN AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FREESTANDING SIGN ON EXISTING POSTS. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLANS. SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMITS ARE REQUIRED. | — | — | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4134 MANAYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF WORK PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. FOR A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING NOT TO BE SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE | 1 | BABYLON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 8738 OLD LINE RD | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5801 RIDGE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 832 MANATAWNA AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor alterations to add a wrap-around step at the perimeter of the existing deck in the rear yard. Size and location per plan. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 305 FOUNTAIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | DAVID CHEKEMIAN | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-007258 | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-007258 | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 828 MANATAWNA AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, PLUMBING AND SPRINKLER (13R) WORK. (NO UNDERPINNING ON THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007258 | — | AK SCORPION INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007258 | — | EUROQUALITY LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6080 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Kitchen fire suppression system | — | EAST COAST BUSINESS FIRE INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 585 PARKER AVE | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007258 | — | A&P CONSTRUCTION LLC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6700 PECHIN 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 | — | Pavel Samusenkov | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 200 KALOS ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the removal and replacement of a section of the brick veneer per plans. Contractor to replace any water damaged sheathing and insulation with like in-kind materials. | — | MCDERMOTT CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 483 FLAMINGO ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelTub to shower replacement (replacing a tub with a prefabricated acrylic shower pan). *WITHOUT PIPING* | — | PJ FITZPATRICK INC | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7026 RIDGE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a new 400-amp electrical service with 5 meter packs, including service conductors, meter sockets, main disconnecting means, and proper grounding and bonding. Install one 100-amp subpanel for the house and one 125-amp subpanels for each of the 4 dwelling unit, including all required feeders, overcurrent protection, and grounding. Provide complete electrical distribution throughout the building, including installation of branch circuit wiring, lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, | — | STAR LIGHT ELECTRIC INC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 334 ROXBOROUGH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRe-Wire for Knob & Tube wiring throughout. Upgrade wiring for kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. | — | VINCENT IMPARATO | 19128 |