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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 | 100-26 W CHELTEN 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. Relocate (1) sprinkler head for interior alterations to Walgreens | — | Oliver Sprinkler Co., Inc. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 5, 2026 |
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| 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 | 5515 MORTON 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 4, 2026 | 5165 WAKEFIELD ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001290 | — | JB CONTRACTORS LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5348 MAGNOLIA ST | Addition and/or AlterationDEMO AND REBUILD ADDITION AT BACK OF HOUSE IN SAME FOOTPRINT AS PREVIOUS ADDITION. | — | SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6214-20 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000506 Scope of work. Interior wiring of 8 bathrooms. Replacement of baseboard heaters replaces light switches and heaters Install GFCI receptacles. No electrical review required. Work area less than 2,000 square feet ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT.*** | — | Universal Electrical Service Company Inc | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 310 W QUEEN LN | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING WITH A ROOF DECK AND ROOF DECK ACCESS STRUCTURE FOR THE USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING AND TO INCLUDE A PRIVATE RESIDENCE PARKING GARAGE AT THE REAR FOR ONE (1) ACCESORY PARKING SPACE DETAILS AS SHOWN ON PLANS. **NO EXCAVATION BELOW THE FOUNDATION OF ADJACENT STRUCTURE AND THE CONSTRUCTION SHALL NOT UNDERMINE STRUCTURAL STABILITY OF THE ADJACENT BUILDING.** | 1 | GARY J MURRAY, JR | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 6237-45 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWire small bathroom - 1 - 120v 20 amp home run to existing panel, GFCI, Switch, Vanity light, Exhaust fan(wire only). Duplex pump for bathroom - 2 - 120v 20 amp home runs to existing panel from Pump control box | — | DANIEL STUCATUR | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 149 HANSBERRY ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for CP-2026-001525 | — | HSC CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 5915-41 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install a fire alarm system, including all required fire alarm control equipment, initiating devices, notification appliances and wiring. All devices shall be properly interconnected to provide required detection, notification, and system monitoring. All work shall be performed in accordance with the 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 and per approved plans. | — | B.H. HOLDINGS CORP ( Emergency Response Associates) | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 4, 2026 | 70 E CLAPIER ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5020 KNOX ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLATION OF ROOFTOP MOUNTED 6.14 KW SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC PV SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC AND PER PLANS. | — | SOLAR ENERGY WORLD LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5603 CROWSON ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-023122 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE TO THE FLOOR JOISTS & ROOF JOISTS, AND TO REPAIR DETERIORATED REAR MASONRY WALL (NO MORE THAN 2/3RD REMOVAL/ REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING FRAMING) 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-2026-023122. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO M | — | Rories' At Work | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5607-13 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 3, 2026 | 5137 NEWHALL ST | Solar Panels and StructureFor the installation of a solar panel system. **work to be completed per plans.** Separate permit required for any electrical work** | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 2, 2026 | 3243 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 113 MANHEIM ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | MARKO TRAVAS | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 701 W JOHNSON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of a detached structure and the creation of one (1) accessory surface parking space. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | MATT MASTERPASQUA | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 31, 2026 | 240 MANHEIM ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-003008 | — | TJT ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 132 WYNEVA 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. 80K BTU furnace, 3 ton AC, ductwork, and 13 diffusers | — | Blerton Islamaj | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 132 WYNEVA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARRYMORE RICHARDS | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 340 E WISTER ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR ROOF REPAIRS TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-030710. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-030710. 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 CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE | — | 3RD GENERATION DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 267 E PENN ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 5 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANELS FOR EACH OF THE 4 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EXIT SIGNS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ACCORDING TO THE 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 30, 2026 | 5343 GREENE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor exterior alterations for historic preservation of an existing semi-detached structure per plans and Philadelphia Historic Commission approval. | — | Santuario PHL | 19144 |