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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4820 CEDAR AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | — | 19143 | |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4801 KNORR ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE #677627. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #677627. |
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| I-B CONTRACTORS LLC |
| C |
| 19135 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 603 W HARTWELL LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Swimming pool wiring for filter and light We will be installing new electrical service wiring for a pool 1] INSTALL 60 AMP 220 VOLT SERVICE TO POOL EQUIPMENT PANEL 2] INSTALL 20 AMP GFI CIRCUIT- POOL SPA 3] INSTALL 20 AMP GFI CIRCUIT- POOL FILTER MOTOR 4] INSTALL 20 AMP GFI CIRCUIT- SPA Filter MOTOR 5] INSTALL 20 A | — | GULLIFORD ELECTRIC CO INC | 19118 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 255 LEVERINGTON AVE | 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 | — | A&V Construction, LLC | 19127 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 929 W DAUPHIN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 200 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 2 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR EACH OF THE TWO DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. ALL WORK TO BE PERFORM ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | ANTHONY L DAVIS JR | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 6423 WOODCREST 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. Replace existing ductless 2-ton, condensate pump, in like and kind, no new ductwork. | — | Sunrise Comfort Solutions LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2162-64 E NORRIS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1704 W CHELTENHAM AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRemove and install 6" concrete under canopy and 8" over new tank. Install all new conduits to each tank and dispensers. As per approved plans. | 1 | MONRIDGE CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19126 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2102 SPRUCE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor the erection of an addition and for interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | First Choice Renovations LLC | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5802 N FAIRHILL ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 173-75 W NORRIS ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | C | 19122 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 622 KIMBALL ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19147 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2118 HAWORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2716 W ALBERT ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5029 CATHARINE ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Single-Family | — | A2 Design Group LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4748-50 TACONY 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 | — | — | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1252 N ALDEN ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Exiting Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Streets Department Permit is required for any sidewalk and street closures. SHEATHING MUST COMPLY WITH STANDARD AND NOT EXCEED ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OR NEED A NEW PERMIT WITH PLANS. | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 7137 BRYAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationComplete Home Rewire & Keeping Existing 100A Grounding & Bonding System Service Equipment Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Replacement of all lights, switches & receptacles 2nd Floor Rear Bedroom 2nd Floor Middle Bedroom 2nd Floor Front Bedroom 2nd Floor Bathroom Living Room Dining Room Kitchen Countertop x2 Refrigerator Furnace Genera | — | GENERATION 3 ELECTRIC INC | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4624 A ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | HERBERT HAWKINS | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 438 E GIRARD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-001907 | — | LAWRENCE LAMANTIA | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 2411 N 11TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2024-006419 | — | H&W MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 4134 MANAYUNK AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE LEGALIZATION OF WORK PREVIOUSLY PERFORMED. FOR A LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING FOR THREE(3) DWELLING UNITS. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE INSTALLATION OF NEW WALL PARTITIONS, PROVIDE FINISHES AND FURNISHINGS THROUGHOUT AS PER APPROVED PLANS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2018**EXISTING BUILDING NOT TO BE SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE | 1 | BABYLON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT LLC | C | 19128 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 3229 BOUDINOT ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19134 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1915 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | COLIN JOHNSON | C | 19103 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 1420-34 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install new light fixtures as noted on the electrical drawings. Furnish and install new power devices as noted on electrical drawings. ***NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT*** | — | CHARLES H MACDONALD ELECTRIC I | C | 19102 |