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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 260 E BRINGHURST ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012332 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 | |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 4915 LAURENS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — |
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| 19144 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 262 E BRINGHURST ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-012333 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5137 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 740 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRelocating existing lighting from existing circuits, replacing old devices (switches) with new (No additional branch circuits pulled). Using the Existing Penetrations and Route wiring solely through existing wall sleeves, or chase openings without creating new wall or floor slab openings. No Wall Demolition. Mount new surface-mounted electrical enclosures and lighting directly without constructing new partition walls or soffits. | — | Aleksa Petrovic | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 4634 FERNHILL RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE EXISTING 3/4" WATER SERVICE | — | Eric Slifkin | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 405 E WISTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. **********FISHING WIRES OR USING SURFACE MOUNTED WIRE MOLD ************* | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | 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 100 AMP Service to the property. Install 43 fixtures, 21 switch, 67 receptacles. Install 9 hardwired smoke detectors. Provide line for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor. All work to be performed according to 2020 NEC. Labor, materials, overhead and profit are included in this proposal | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 345 W PENN 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 | — | WHITING SERVICES LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5104 WAYNE AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003045 | — | ROBERT M METZGER | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 5104 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-003045 | — | BRUCE SIMON | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 8, 2026 | 5135 PULASKI AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 68 MANHEIM ST | Alterations3/4" curb stop. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 525-47 ARMSTRONG ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSHUA GERSHMAN | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 4547 GREENE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Install 3/4" water service | — | PHILIP RENNINGER | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 100-26 W CHELTEN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | On Point Plumbing LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5416-26 LENA ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 4" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 4" AMES DERINGERN 20 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AND TWO (2) STANDPIPE RISERS COMPLYING WITH NFPA 14 AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | Willetts Sprinkler Design, Inc. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 324 EARLHAM TER | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5837 MAGNOLIA 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 240 MANHEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, exhaust fan ceiling, bathroom fixture, bathroom wall fixture, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10 yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to NEC 2020 | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 6358 CHEROKEE 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. New 80K BTU gas furnace, 2.5-ton AC, ductwork, and 10 diffusers | — | 10XDEVELOPMENT LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5618 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM IN ACCORDANCE WITN NFPA 13D, WITH A ONE-INCH COMBINED FIRE SERVICE LINE, AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 49 E EARLHAM ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM AND 1” COMBINED SERVICE IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13D THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE BUILDING. ALL WORK SHALL COMPLY WITH THE APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ONEIDA FIRE PROTECTION INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 5927 WAYNE AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | PROSTAR PLUMBING LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 4663-79 STENTON AVE | Change of UseEating and Drinking Establishments - Prepared Food Shop | — | Elevated Building Co. | C | 19144 |