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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JAMES CIERVO | 19119 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6461 MILTON 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. New Ductwork 11 new diffusers new gas furnace 92% efficiency 80,000 BTU New AC 3 ton 14 SEER new Evap coil 3 ton |
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| ANGEL HEATING & COOLING INC |
| 19119 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Rewire Throughout | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 6603 LINCOLN DR | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 6519 BELFIELD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an attached structure. Size and location as shown in plan. | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 6519 BELFIELD AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | TOMMY TRAN | C | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE 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. DUCTWORK THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE, 20 REGISTERS, AND 80,000 BTU UNIT | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 600 BURNHAM RD | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED MASONRY AND WOOD TWO-STORY STRUCTURE BY MECHANICAL METHODS. ALL PERMITTED DEMOLITION ACTIVITY TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED SITE SAFETY DEMOLITION PLAN & SUCH PLAN TO BE MAINTAINED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES IN ACCORDANCE WITH PHILADELPHIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE. COMPLETE SIDEWALK CLOSURE REQUIRED AS REFLECTED ON APPROVED SITE PLAN AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 3306 OF THE IBC. SEPARATE STREET CLOSURE PERMIT REQUIRED PRIOR TO START OF WORK. ANY DEV | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 113 W GORGAS LN | Addition and/or Alterationstructural repairs , details per plan. see RP-2026-008098 for other work details. | — | GEORGE W LOGAN JR | 19119 |
| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 406 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT. FOR THE ADDITION OF TWO-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING (2 UNITS) TO AN EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING STRUCTURE FOR A TOTAL OF 32 UNITS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. ***************** SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. ****************************************** | 1 | YONA CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 433 E GORGAS LN | 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 Aug 27, 2026 | 6483 ARDLEIGH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 138 W UPSAL ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A DECK TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATIN AS SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | Kenny Grono | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 6647 LINCOLN DR | 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 Aug 26, 2026 | 517 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR/REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Reliant Utilities LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6448 CHEROKEE ST | 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 | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 133 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationNTERIOR RENOVATION OF EXISTING 2-STORY SINGLE-FAMILY PROPERTY WITH NEW BATHROOMS, KITCHEN, AND FINISHED BASEMENT. NEW PLUMBING, ELECTRIC, AND HVAC. NEW DOORS AND WINDOWS IN EXISTING FRAMING. NEW FINISH FLOORING. ALL EXISTING FRAMING AND EXTERIOR WALLS TO REMAIN. EXISTING DECK AND PORCH TO BE REPAIRED. STRUCTURAL REPAIRS TO JOISTS. DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | Museum Mods, LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 434 W MOUNT PLEASANT AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing SEAL LATERAL FOR DEMO. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6461 MILTON ST | Alterationsinstall 4" soil Stack | — | BLUE PRINT MECHANICAL LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7100 GERMANTOWN AVE | SignFOR REMOVAL TWO (2) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6609 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROBERT M METZGER | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 6603 LINCOLN DR | 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 | — | Bujar Kokona | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 232 PELHAM RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 232 E DURHAM ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace damaged service cable & meter socket at exterior | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 7101 GERMANTOWN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING THEATRE. EXTERIOR INSTALLATION OF CURB TRAP, FAI, MAIN DRAIN, AND 2" WATER DISTRIBUTION PIPE. INTERIOR INSTALLATION OF DRAINAGE, WASTE, VENT, AND WATER SUPPLY FOR LISTED FIXTURES. ALL MATERIALS SHALL BE METALLIC TO ROOF EXTENSION. VENTING TO BE DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 919 PHILADELPHIA SINGLE STACK VENT SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE INSTALLED IN STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH 2018 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | CHRISTOPHER J HEISLER | C | 19119 |