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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 5723 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 2-30amp circuits, 8 recessed lights according to NEC Fishing | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19138 | |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1241 E WASHINGTON LN | Alterations- - Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — |
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| Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc |
| 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6945 OGONTZ 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. | — | DGF Home Renovation LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1313 E RITTENHOUSE ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6309 N 21ST ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6505 N 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 1234 E STAFFORD ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 6326 LIMEKILN PIKE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 15 light thru mean of fishing in the first floor only as per 2020 nec Replace all outlet and switches in kind | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 8, 2026 | 7330 E WALNUT LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 2031 W NEDRO AVE | 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 | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 6615 LIMEKILN PIKE | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 7, 2026 | 7401 OGONTZ AVE | 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 | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 1749 MOHICAN 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* | — | MDL RESTORATION INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 6, 2026 | 5742 N LAMBERT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE REPLACEMENT OF THE DAMAGED PORCH FRAMING MEMBERS AND WALLS TO RESOLVE CF-2025-132437. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND ENGINEERING INSPECTION LETTER. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CF-2025-132437. "IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINE | — | The Working Crew, LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 4, 2026 | 5612 SPRAGUE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | DOTS DESIGN UP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 1653 E TULPEHOCKEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) HVAC APPLIANCE AT GROUND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING BUILDING PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. | — | Odd One LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 3, 2026 | 7162 N UBER ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100-amp complete rewire, fishing wire thru-out, complete grounding system with 2 ground rods, smokes detectors, recessed lighting, exterior lighting front & rear gfi's, arc-fault breakers, | — | RUSSELL BAYSMORE | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 6326 LIMEKILN PIKE | 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 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 9 diffusers | — | ISA A KOVACI | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 6332 N NORWOOD 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 | — | DIMITAR STOYKOV | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 926-76 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR EXTERIOR WORK TO INCLUDE STRUCTURAL UPGRADE TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN PROFESSIONAL PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK.** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK.**EXTERIOR WORK ONLY** | 1 | SKANSKA USA BUILDING INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5540 BOYER ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-008049 TO REPAIR DAMAGE CAUSED BY FIRE 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-2026-008049. “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 IS IN SOUND | — | Malber Contractor LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1957 PLYMOUTH ST | AlterationsReplacing 40 gallon gas water heater. | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5509 CHEW AVE | 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. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 6130 N NORWOOD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp service, replace outlets lights and switches, install outlet in kit and back bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19138 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5844 CRITTENDEN ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19138 |