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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1334 GILLINGHAM ST | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19124 | |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 1052 GRANITE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. |
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| MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC |
| 19124 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4521 FRANKFORD AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL TO RESOLVE CASE CF-2026-057314. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE CF-2026-057314. | 1 | Royal t expediting & plumbing LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 23, 2026 | 5347 AKRON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE TO EXTERIOR BUILDING DIMENSIONS AND GROSS FLOOR AREA) TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | Mark Morales | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5424 MONTAGUE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4520-40 WORTH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new receptacle outlets, new switches, GFI receptacle, Outlets,5 SUB PANELS, NEW LIGHT FIXTURES. All work per approved plans, NEC 2017 *NO FIRE ALARM ON THIS PERMIT* | — | Jermaine Smith | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 4501-31 ARAMINGO AVE | FenceFOR INSTALLATION OF FENCE PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4410-20 FRANKFORD AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Dream Home Services, Inc. | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 4146 BENNINGTON ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1139 E LUZERNE ST | 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 | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000511 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5318 GLENLOCH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing HT and FAI replacement | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1921 AUTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace lead 3/4" service , ferrule | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical modification to restaurant; all work per approved plans. NEC 2017 | — | Joseph M Sciacca | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5556 MIRIAM RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE EXISTING 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 941 CARVER 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 REPLACING VARIOUS DEFECTIVE SWITCHES, FIXTURES, OUTLETS. INSTALLING (2) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTORS & OUTSIDE LIGHT | — | lec-tron | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 1052 GRANITE 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 Replace outlets, switches and fixtures Install dedicated lines using wire mold (fishing wires) Replace exterior fixture with motion detector | — | TYREE STRICKLAND ELECTRIC, LLC | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4310 K ST | Parking OnlyIN AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. | — | WCD CONSTRUCTION | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 4131-63 WHITAKER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEMS, ASSOCIATED DUCT WORK, ROOFTOP UNITS, AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, FIRE SUPPRESSION. | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3905 KENSINGTON AVE | Minor DemolitionFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING DETACHED MASONRY ONE-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 DEVIATION WI | — | GEPPERT BROS INC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 3710 FRANKFORD AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk and street closure. PHDC BSRP Work Order #223778 Vinyl Siding Rear Bay and Lower Part of the Back of the House. | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 4279 ORCHARD ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing semi detached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | E K MULTISERVICE LLC | C | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 1323 WAKELING 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. 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 fou | — | — | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5361 OAKLAND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Main house drain and curb trap and fresh air inlet | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19124 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 4129 GLENDALE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing 5 FOOT REPAIR OF 3/4 INCH WATER LINE. | — | LOWRY ELECTRIC INC | 19124 |