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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 5451 N MARVINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Exhaust fan, ceiling -install bathroom fixture -install bathroom wall fixture -install smoke detector, 10 year battery -install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery -Misc (surg protector) -permit -underwriter inspection -fishing wire thru PER NEC 2020 | — | HOLDER INC | 19141 | |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 |
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| 5118 N 12TH ST |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* |
| — |
| DAYTON DUNCAN |
| 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4923 N 10TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationAdditional hardwired smoke detector to system first second and basement floors 3 ; bonding hot water heater 1 basement ; Cover Plates 7 basement; ground fault receptacles 4 kitchen and bedroom ; ground service 1 basement ; install 3-way switches plus wiring 1 first and second floor ; install 1 bathroom fixture in main bathroom; install 2 bedroom fixtures in front and middle bedroom; install 1 exterior fixture in front of house ; install 1 exterior fixture with motion detector in back of | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1934 W GODFREY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplacement of existing 100 amps panel only. No increase in service size. Full house rewire. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5115 N 11TH 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5015 N 9TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationElectric raceways wire mold, 70 feet, throughout house and basement ; electric raceways wire mold, 100 ft, throughout house ; rewire complete 2 story - 30 space panel, 1 in whole house ; FISH ONLY | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4851 N 15TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROSCOE COOK | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5129 N 12TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. Replace lead 3/4" service , ferrule | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5451 N MARVINE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential¿-¿EZ¿Bathroom¿&¿Kitchen¿Remodel | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6261 N 17TH ST | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4822 N CAMAC 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 | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Addition and/or AlterationLEVEL II ALTERATIONS WITH PARTIAL CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY (NO CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION) TO CREATE A BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND TWO (2) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE IN AN EXISTING TWO-STORY BUILDING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. EXISTING BUILDING NOT REQUIRED TO BE SPRINKLERED. *2021 IEBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP WORK** AMENDMENT APPROVED 8/22/26 AMEND ALTERATIONS PERMIT CP-2026-004308 TO INCLUDE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AS PER APPROVED PLANS. | 2 | ELLSWORTH & HARVEY HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5933-35 N BROAD ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. 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. | — | EEC Aquisition LLC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 5905 N 12TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard 3 way switch replacement (2) , install smoke detectors (2) install carbon/smoke detectors (1), replace exterior light fixture (2), replace interior light fixture (5), replace receptacle (13) 20 A Afci circuit and receptacle basement/first floor (2) switch replacement toggle switch (12) install basement lighting (3) install front porch GFCI (1) ALL WI | — | EHMANN ELECTRICAL SERVICES LLC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1834 WIDENER PL | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-135342 TO INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF SHORING TO SUPPORT REAR BAY AS PER ENGINEER REPORT PAGE 2 OF 6, PARTIAL DEMOLITION, REPLACEMENT OF REAR EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPAR | — | Oliveiras Remodeling INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5905 N 12TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1516 W NEDRO AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1934 W GODFREY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1626 SPARKS ST | Addition and/or AlterationGround fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, ground fault receptacle arc fault, install doorbell, wire molds, arc fault 20 amp, 3-way switch replacement, exterior fixture, exterior fixture with motion detector, flush mount LED ceiling fixture, replace receptacles and switches, 10 yr battery operated smoke detectors, 10yr battery operated smoke/carbon detector according to NEC FISHING | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5701 OGONTZ AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap and fai. | — | BURKE PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 4954 OLD YORK RD | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family; Office - Business and Professional | — | ELLSWORTH & HARVEY HOLDINGS LLC | C | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 9, 2026 | 1410 W ROCKLAND ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations to create two fmaily dwellign in an exisitng structure, details per plan. Minimum 1 hour fire separations shall be provided between dwelling units and common areas. | — | Maryanne Haimovitch | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1236 MEDARY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Rewire throughout, fishing wire only. | — | Newman Lewis | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1934 W GODFREY AVE | 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 | 19141 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 1429 W OLNEY 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. Install duct work throughout the house with 10 reg & 2 returns. Install a 90+ 80,000 btu furnace with 3 ton A/C. | — | AMPTRON LLC | 19141 |