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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Sep 15, 2026 | 128 E PHIL ELLENA ST | New ConstructionNEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE-STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING WITH REAR BALCONIES/DECK FOR USE AS A SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED. *2018 IRC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR EXCAVATION, MEP & FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK** | 1 | Legacy Wealth Builders, LLC | 19119 | |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 248 E DURHAM ST |
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| Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. |
| — |
| Dream Home Services, Inc. |
| 19119 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7600 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | SUSPROS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7600 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | SUSPROS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 14, 2026 | 7600 GERMANTOWN AVE | New ConstructionERECTION OF AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE FOR USE AS SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING. SHEETING AND SHORING AS PRESCRIBED IN GEO TECH REPORT. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR SPRINKLER (13D) WORK. (UNDERPINNNING IS NOT PART OF THIS PERMIT). ENERGY CODE COMPLIANCE IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IECC. PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF C.O SUBMITTAL OF AIR BARRIER CHECKLIST AND ENVELOPE TESTING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. BOTH TO BE COMPLETED BY AN APPROVED PARTY. | 1 | SUSPROS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 7133 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF TWO (2) BASEBOARD RADIATORS AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2021 IMC AND PHC APPROVAL. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. SEE CP-2026-002372 FOR ASSOCIATED BUILDING PERMIT. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 526 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor the addition of an exterior deck at the rear of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location per plan. | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 6618 ROSS 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, using the existing ductwork. | — | AAMIR DAVIS | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 11, 2026 | 117 W SEDGWICK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 223 DURAND ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Cadence Architecture and Design LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 27 SLOCUM ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Remove existing oil boiler and install new 80% gas boiler and expansion tank .NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT ONLY. | — | DOWNTOWN MECHANICAL LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 10, 2026 | 6465 ARDLEIGH ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- For alterations to a Single Family Dwelling Property as per attached standard. Deviations from this standard will result in permit revocation and require submission of construction plans. Structural alteration or repair is expressly PROHIBITED under this permit. Prohibited structural work includes but not limited to any modification to exterior walls, party wall, floor/roof framing and foundations, including underpinning, excavation and removal of foundation slab | — | Brian Kornegay | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 27 SLOCUM 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 100-amp service and panel 32 space panel, 3-way switch replacements, wire molds, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit 1st and 2nd floors, new receptacles and circuits, arc fault 2nd floor, replace fixtures, replace receptacles, switch replacements according to Nec Fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 1026 W CLIVEDEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration#2 aluminum XLPE buried wire will be ran from the house to the garage. supply and install a 240 volt 100 amp 30 circuit sub-distribution panel with existing branch circuits. install 240 volt 100 amp sub-distribution cables feeding the above mentioned panel. | — | PAUL TERRA III | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 9, 2026 | 311 W HORTTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR REMOVAL OF OLD ROOF DECK AND ERECTION OF NEW ROOF DECK ABOVE THE EXISTING FIRST FLOOR REAR ONE STORY PORTION AS PART OF AN EXISTING DETACHED STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | AAMIR DAVIS | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 7004 WISSAHICKON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationReplace light fixtures, GFCI receptacles in kitchen. Install dimmer switches. No building permit Replacement only!! All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC and per executed contract. | — | NEW CITY ELECTRIC LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 337 E UPSAL 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 Sep 8, 2026 | 420 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-007081 | — | Summers Quality Services Inc | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 420 W ALLENS LN | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-007081 | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 706 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF AN EXISTING REAR YARD DECK TO AN EXISTING ATTACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | JPB PM LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 601-47 CARPENTER LN | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 200 Amp Service to Temporary Classroom Trailer w/ req'd surge protection .Wire Trailer , is to have tamper resistant receptacles-2020 NEC. | — | ARMOUR & SONS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 8, 2026 | 420 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-007081 | — | Integrated Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 4, 2026 | 438 E DURHAM 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 Sep 4, 2026 | 6809 MCCALLUM 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 Sep 3, 2026 | 209 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | AlterationsMAIN DRAIN. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19119 |