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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6461 MILTON 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/ | — | JAMIE T MALCOLM | 19119 | |
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| Issued Aug 21, 2026 |
| 24 GOOD ST |
| EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR DEMOLITION- For the interior demolition on non-bearing partition wall 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 foundation slab. NO WORK MAY BE |
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| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 407 W DURHAM ST | Addition and/or Alterationinterior renovations including structural repairs of an existing single family dwelling, details per plan. | — | Buck Homes LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 420 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | A.E. HARTH INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6508 LINCOLN DR | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JACK EDMONDSON, INC. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 35 NIPPON ST | Addition and/or AlterationTHIS PROJECT IS THE CREATION OF A NEW SURFACE LEVEL PARKING SPACE ADJACENT TO AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY HOME. DEMOLITION OF AN EXISTING 1-STORY MUDROOM WILL PROVIDE SPACE. | — | Neighborhood Contracting LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 31 E UPSAL ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATION. | — | Phamily Tree LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 45 W SHARPNACK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 171 W DURHAM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY & STORM CTs & FAIs. | — | MICHAEL ZALEWSKI | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 7012 ARDLEIGH ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2026-061079 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND THE REPAIRS/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERIOR WALLS AND FRAMING TO AN EXISTING GARAGE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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 CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS | — | jeferson de sousa | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 509 GLEN ECHO RD | 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 18, 2026 | 26 W GOWEN 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6930 ARDLEIGH ST | New Construction or AdditionsProvide and install PVC drains and vents and CPVC and PEX water supplies including all necessary fittings, valves, and supports for: (13) toilets (13) lavatory sinks (13) tubs (13) kitchen sinks (13) washing machines (3) floor drains with trap seals (13) HVAC condensate drain with trap seals (2) 4" roof drains Provide and install: (13) water heaters (1) 1 1/2" RPZ backflow preventer | — | Summers Quality Services Inc | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 526 E MOUNT AIRY AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A WALKOUT REAR DECK TO AN EXISTING SEMI-DETACHED BUILDING. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | CATALYST BUILDERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7133-43 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new 2000A New Service w/ all grounding and bonding. Temp service ,FIRE ALARM . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS-2017 NEC | — | SHELLY ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo RP-2026-005391 | — | Integrated Electrical Contracting, Inc. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 336 GLEN ECHO RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of 4.95 kW DC rooftop solar PV system-PER APPROVED DRAWINGS,2017 NEC GP-2026-006378: Issued | — | Exact Energy Partners LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 6745 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR 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. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | A1 MECHANICAL INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 16, 2026 | 239 E GOWEN AVE | General Earth Disturbance ONLYFOR A CONCRETE POOL REMOVAL PER PLAN | 1 | TIM ROBINSON | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 1305 CARDEZA ST | Addition and/or AlterationReinforce 2nd floor bathroom framing opening via sistering; infill opening with 2x4 members installed flat-wise at 4-inch spacing, supported at midpoint with new header. Remove and replace deteriorated 2nd floor joist along rear partition wall. Install new steel lintel at 1st floor rear door opening to provide adequate header; install 48" guard rail at Juliet balcony exterior opening. exisitng single family dwelling detail per plan. See RP-2026-003405 for interior renovations. | — | SHABBY 2 CHIC DEVELOPERS LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 212 E GOWEN AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005391 | — | FALCONE & TRUMAN PLUMBING INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 804 E PHIL ELLENA 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 | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7101 GERMANTOWN AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | A&V MECHANICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 425 WADSWORTH AVE | Addition and/or AlterationErection of a rear deck to an existing single family structure, details as shown in the plan. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 227 E SHARPNACK ST | New ConstructionElectrical Permit for combo RP-2025-011603 | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 19119 |