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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5706 N LAMBERT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 | |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1508 WYNSAM 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 |
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| mark g ebner |
| 19138 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5346 CHEW AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-2, 3 UNITS) IN AN EXISTING MULTI-BUILDING APARTMENT. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. **THIS LOCATION HAS 43 UNITS TOTAL, SHARING A COMMON FIRE ALARM SYSTEM** | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1027 E PRICE 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5346 CHEW AVE | Certificate of Occupancy (CO) (may include LO)FOR A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING (GROUP R-2, 3 UNITS) IN AN EXISTING MULTI-BUILDING APARTMENT. NO ALTERATIONS WORK UNDER THIS PERMIT. **THIS LOCATION HAS 43 UNITS TOTAL, SHARING A COMMON FIRE ALARM SYSTEM** | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 1510 WYNSAM 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 | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 29, 2026 | 5361-91 CHEW AVE | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO RETAIL SPACE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS. GAS WORK AND GAS PIPING IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS PERMIT | — | ANTHONY P CARBONE | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6215 ARDLEIGH ST | Change of UseWholesale, Distribution, and Storage - Wholesale Sales and Distribution | — | KAPLAN STEWART MELOFF ET AL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1523 MOHICAN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6505 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace 100A service cable from the PECO taps and into the electrical meter in the back of the home. | — | OMNI ELECTRICAL SERVICE | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 6905 E WISTER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JASON CRINITI | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 28, 2026 | 1027 E PRICE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5656 ARDLEIGH ST | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY BUILDING WITH A BASEMENT FOR THE USE OF TWO FAMILY DWELLING (R3 OCCUPANCY). IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK CLOSURE SHALL BE REQUIRED WITHIN 9 FEET OF THE BUILDING FACADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE 2018 IBC. | 2 | HIRAM GOLSON EL | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5723 N 20TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 5.95KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER EZ STANDARD. | — | SOLAR STATES LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 6941 FORREST AVE | 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* | — | DAMONE JONES | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5648 BLOYD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition above and at the rear of an existing attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan | — | PARALLEL ARCHITECTURE STUDIO LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6118 E WISTER ST | New ConstructionFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | AIR MASTERS HVAC INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 5361-91 CHEW AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the erection of an internally illuminated channel letter wall sign, accessory to the existing use. | — | Tamora Building Systems, Inc. | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6927 OGONTZ AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ARTHUR ABRAHAM | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1374 NARRAGANSETT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1334 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER SERVICE & PARTIAL MAIN DRAIN. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6330 LIMEKILN PIKE | 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 Install outlets, switches, lights Gfi's smokes and carbons throughout | — | Vincent Williams | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1318 NARRAGANSETT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION AND FOR LEVEL III ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION, GROUP R-3 TO GROUP R-3) TO CREATE A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING WITHIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED TWO (2) STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2018 IEBC REVIEW* *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Illmatic Construction llc | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 1374 NARRAGANSETT ST | Addition and/or Alteration20-amp GFCI combo outlets (2) Combo breakers (4) 30-amp dryer circuit GFCI and circuit 1st floor (4) 10-year sealed combo detectors (3) | — | MARLON WILLIAMS | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5530 BOYER ST | New ConstructionInstallation of a Fire Alarm System. All work per approved plans. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |