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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5305 RISING SUN AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | — | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5728 N FAIRHILL 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 attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard (10) SWITCH REPLACEMENT - ROCKER SWITCH (AMP ONLY), (10) REPLACE RECEPTACLE 15/20 AMP, (3) INSTALL FLUSH MOUNT LED CEILING FIXTURE (BASEMENT), (2) NEW RECEPTACLE AND CIRCUIT, ARC FAULT, SECOND FLOOR, (2) INSTALL BEDROOM FIXTURE, (2) GROUND FAULT RECEPTACLE AND DEDICATED CIRCUIT - FIRST FLOOR, (2) 3-WAY SWIT |
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| FMJ ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING INC |
| 19120 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 345 E ALBANUS ST | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementFor the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. 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 shall be in place prior to start of work. | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 114 ROSEMAR ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 557 ROSALIE ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service with new copper water service. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 205 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of new 200 amp electrical service along with emergency disconnect outside. New Main 200 amp electrical panel, full wiring of branch circuits throughout entire house. | — | MATTHEW DiSANTIS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 279 W WELLENS 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5741 RISING SUN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationConnect 1 hydration stations to electricity (replace in kind). | — | Rafter Electric, Inc | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5825 RISING SUN 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. To install a wet chemical fire suppression system for a 9'-0" hood system | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 4707 N 4TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007274 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5640 N FRONT ST | AlterationsREPAIR/REPLACE 3//4" WDP FROM CURB STOP INTO THE HOUSE. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 739 W WELLENS 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 5, 2026 | 552 ANCHOR ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 4707 N 4TH 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 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 6019 MASCHER 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 the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork. PHDC WO 222032 | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 534 E WYOMING 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 the existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 4718 MASCHER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 amp service. Wire throughout with lights, outlets, switches, fixtures, smoke/co detectors. | — | CALLISTO ENERGY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 652 E ANNSBURY ST | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water distribution pipe. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 442 W SPENCER AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace underfloor plumbing to three fixtures. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 145 W CHEW 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 existing boiler only, in like and kind, using existing piping/ductwork | — | Red Line Construction, LLC | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4707 N 4TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING (3) CIRCUITS TO 2ND FLOOR BATHROOM FOR LIGHTING,SWITCHING,HEATER & EXHUAST FAN. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLIN G BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS. | — | lec-tron | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5224 E TABOR RD | 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5837 N MARSHALL 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 106 W NEDRO AVE | 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 | — | T-B Contractor Co. | 19120 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5044 N FAIRHILL ST | AlterationsHT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19120 |