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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5515 MORTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2025-013121 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 | |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5515 MORTON ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2025-013121 | — |
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| FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | Huntingdon Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5669 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001123 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5055 PORTICO ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL PHOTOVOLTAIC ROOF MOUNT SYSTEM 25 MODULES-ROOF MOUNTED - 11.25 kWDC, 9.6 kWAC -2017 NEC. GP-2026-005171 | — | Phoenix Business Solutions, LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 27, 2026 | 5642 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001124 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 6340 MUSGRAVE ST | Addition and/or AlterationEZ PERMIT STANDARDS ALTERATIONS- 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/ | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 24, 2026 | 481 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)For New Decks to an Exiting One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 5104 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY ) TO THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. 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 FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 3 | RIEXINGER REMODELING LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | Kirill Kuratnikov | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 445 W PENN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 23, 2026 | 702 E CHELTEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ALTERATION TO THE FRONT PORCH OF AN 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | QUENTIN L ROGERS | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 245 E JOHNSON ST | Parking OnlyFOR THE REPAVEMENT OF ONE (1) EXISTING SURFACE PARKING SPACE TO CREATE ONE (1) ACCESSIBLE SURFACE PARKING SPACE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | HiveMind, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 535 HIGH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPFOR THE STRUCTURAL REPAIR TO EXTERIOR WALL, JOISTS AND ROOF TO RESOLVE CASE #CF-2026-024134. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-024134. | — | Philadelphia Realty Association INC. | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE 3RD FLOOR OF AN 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | DELRAN BUILDERS CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 5034 STENTON 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 boiler only, in like and kind, no new piping/ ductwork | — | Paragon Contractors, LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 240 MANHEIM ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE BATHROOM ON THE FIRST FLOOR OF AN 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 TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | FINSEL CONSTRUCTION INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 22, 2026 | 151 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 6214-20 WAYNE AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000506 PLUMBING: ALTERATIONS TO EXISTING RESTROOM PROVIDED IN COMMERCIAL BUILDING.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 | — | IT LANDES COMPANY | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 21, 2026 | 4555-59 GERMANTOWN AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 184 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | — | City Suburban Home Builders, LLC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 5642 MORTON ST | ExcavationFOR EXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A TWO (2) STORY SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AS PER APPROVED PLANS. WORK TO INCLUDE TEMPORARY EXCAVATION SUPPORT SYSTEM. NO BUILDING CONSTRUCTION APPROVED ON THIS PERMIT. *2018 IBC REVIEW* **SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR BUILDING CONSTRUCTION** | 1 | Campos Enterprises LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 4918 GREENE 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 | — | — | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 20, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovation of an existing single family semi-detached structure, details per plan. | — | BOHDAN STANDRYTCHUK | 19144 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New ConstructionFOR THE NEW CONSTRUCTION OF A THREE (3) STORY SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING FOR THE USE OF SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. | 1 | SPRUCE BUILDERS LLC | 19144 |