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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 6546 N UBER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19138 | |
| Issued Sep 23, 2026 | 7442 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. |
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| MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC |
| 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. *IMC 2021* | — | Mechanical Resource Contractors, LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5612 SPRAGUE ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFor 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. | — | Apex General Contracting LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 2037 CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsINSTALLATION OF DUCTLESS MINI-SPLIT SYSTEM ON THE 1ST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | FONTENELLE PHILOGENE | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 872 E PRICE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER LINE. | — | ASV PLUMBING LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 22, 2026 | 5500 ARDLEIGH ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CASE #CF-2021-103306- FOR THE REPAIR TO AN EIXTING STRUCTURE AS PER PLAN. 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-2021-103306. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE EN | 1 | TEJAN E CONSTRUCTION | C | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of 100 amps service. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house re-wire. Replacement of 100 amps service. No increase in 100 amps service. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | Addition and/or AlterationRewire all of building new devices and replace 100 amp service line (No increase ) complete with meter, panel grounding. | — | Brian Monroe | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 1136 E STAFFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap; fai to house | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 21, 2026 | 7493 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT, FAI & MD. REPLACE FORNT & REAR RAINLEADERS | — | MARC K DANIELS | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 19, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS 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. 2.5 ton condenser, 75k btu & 9 reg./diff. Mechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-010558 | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1508 E WALNUT LN | 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 | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS ST | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS - For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Rear deck, 192sqft. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 1136 E STAFFORD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 18, 2026 | 6628 HOLLIS ST | 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/ | — | GOOD DEAL REMODELING LLP | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 1616 WYNSAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 17, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR RD | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS, TO INCLUDE THE ELIMINATION OF OFF-STREET SURFACE PARKING, TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | BOHDAN STANDRYTCHUK | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1933 PLYMOUTH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Tafani Plumbing LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1380 E HAINES ST | 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 16, 2026 | 1380 E HAINES ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 200 AMP service and rewire as per 2020 NEC Code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1380 E HAINES 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. Installing 2.5 ton heat pump and air handler, with 5kw heat kit and 10 reg./diff. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Sep 16, 2026 | 1380 E HAINES ST | AlterationsInstallation of 3 water closet, 3 lavatories, 2 shower/tubs, 1 kitchen sink & 1 laundry outlet. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |