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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 227 E SHARPNACK ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-011603 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19119 | |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 7002 ARDLEIGH ST | Addition and/or AlterationUPGRADE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE, METER SOCKET AND CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. |
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| LEE OVRUTSKY |
| 19119 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 121 PLEASANT ST | Addition and/or Alterationremove concrete rear patio and install stairs to access utility door. relocate front porch steps from left side of the porch to right side of the porch. details of work as shown on the plan. existing single family dwelling. | — | Prime Renovation Dominion LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6486 ARDLEIGH 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 | — | FRANZINI ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 37 W UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Steven Birton | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 360-62 W HORTTER ST | EZ Swimming Pool/SpaFor 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7120 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR ONE (1) DWELLING UNITS (R-3 OCCUPANCY), ABOVE A PRFOESSIONAL/BUSINESS OFFICE SPACE (B OCCUPANCY). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHER WORK. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS | 2 | ANDRE GARRETT | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 300 E UPSAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace basement fixtures only. Fishing | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 300 E UPSAL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Austin Batenga | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6964 WEATHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 434 MONTANA ST | Addition and/or AlterationExisting Front porch and porch roof repair, details as shown in the plans. no other work included. | — | PURO TEC LTD | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7137 BRYAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Home Rewire & Keeping Existing 100A Grounding & Bonding System Service Equipment Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replacement of all lights, switches & receptacles 2nd Floor Rear Bedroom 2nd Floor Middle Bedroom 2nd Floor Front Bedroom 2nd Floor Bathroom Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Countertop x2 Refrigerator Furnace Genera | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 148-54 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Only church building on property is designated, auxiliary building is not under PHC jurisdiction. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 6630 MCCALLUM ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a detach structure with cellar and detach garage for one (1) off street parking. Size and location per plan. | — | RUGGIERO PLANTE LAND DESIGN LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 1305 CARDEZA ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Steven Birton | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 700 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing detached 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. No work to front or side facades per PHC approval. | — | NEW MARKET BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 218 IDELL 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED 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 REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. *NO REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS ON THIS PERMIT. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 7131 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO THE 2ND & 3RD FLOORS OF AN EXISTING MIXED-USE BUILDING FOR USE AS A SINGLE-RESEDENTIAL DWELLING (GROUP R-3) ABOVE AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE (RESTAURANT, GROUP B). ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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 OTHER WORK. **SUB | 1 | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6701 CHEW AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-106863 TO REPAIR REAR PORTION OF COLLAPSED MAIN ROOF AND REAR FIRST FLOOR JOISTS AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-106863. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT | 1 | NTEGRITY REHAB & RESTORE LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Multi-Family | — | Albert Taus and Associates | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 80 E SPRINGER 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 25 SLOCUM ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 510 ROUMFORT RD | Addition and/or AlterationInterior Wiring, All work done using the “FISHING” method only | — | GERALD D KAEWELL | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 16, 2026 | 6930 ARDLEIGH ST | New ConstructionINSTALL NEW FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM COMPLYING WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING TO INCLUDE 2" MAIN FIRE SERVICE LINE WITH A 2" WILKINS 950XLT2 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A FIRE SUPPRESSION CONTRACTOR LICENSED BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA. | — | ELITE FIRE PROTECTION CORP | C | 19119 |