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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 7315 STENTON AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE BACKFLOW DEVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | C | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6240 N BEECHWOOD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING CT AND FAI AND REPAIR 3/4 WATER SERVICE |
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| INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC |
| 19138 |
| Issued Oct 2, 2026 | 6423 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. Basement to remain non-habitable, to be used for storage and utilities only. | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 6871 FORREST AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Gary Thompson | 19138 |
| Issued Oct 1, 2026 | 1718 E TULPEHOCKEN 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 Oct 1, 2026 | 1536 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 Oct 1, 2026 | 1518 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 Oct 1, 2026 | 1844 MOHICAN ST | 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 of any kind is STRICTLY PROHIBITED under this permit type. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 30, 2026 | 6934 CEDAR PARK AVE | AlterationsExcavate 50ft basement floor to access main drain Replace mani drain tying into all existing stack pipes Replace rain leader and cesspool in rear Replace main drain through foundation wall and from foundation wall to curb trap, replace curb trap and vent - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | CALIPH CLEMMONES | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 29, 2026 | 7444 N 21ST ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Timothy Geiger | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 7108 WOOLSTON AVE | 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 exisiting boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork/ piping | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 936 E RITTENHOUSE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿EZ¿Bathroom¿& Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JASON CRINITI | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | AlterationsInstalling 3 water closets, 3 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 935 E RITTENHOUSE ST | Alterations3/4" water service. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | 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. 2.5 ton condenser, coil and 80% eff., 72k btu gas furnace. 12 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 28, 2026 | 2027 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or Alteration100 AMP service and home re-wire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 27, 2026 | 2037 CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 circuit breaker panel 1st floor | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 25, 2026 | 6820 RODNEY ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing CUB TRAP & FRESH AIR INLET | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5666 MATTHEWS ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPTACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. ***Fishing Only*** | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5512 W GODFREY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- To legalize the repairs that were made to the rear retaining wall as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2021-112275. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2021-112275. | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 7442 N 21ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationREPLACING A 100 AMP SERVICE WITH SAME AMP CAPACITY, NO SERVICE SIZE INCREASE INSTALLING (3) 15/20 AMP CIRCUITS TO 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR SWITCHING, EXHAUST HEATER, LIGHTING & GFCI RECEPTACLE. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 7212 N 20TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 1204 E STAFFORD ST | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 24, 2026 | 5514 W GODFREY AVE | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT- To legalize the repairs that were made to the rear retaining wall as per Engineer’s report to resolve case #CF-2021-112278. Abutting sidewalk must be closed with fencing a minimum of 6’ in height. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case #CF-2021-112278. | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19138 |