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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 823 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionInstall 600 amp service, (1) 100 amp house panel, (6) 125 amp electrical panels, lighting, receptacles, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. ***NOT APPROVED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM*** | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 850 E STAFFORD ST |
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| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 1616 WYNSAM 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 | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 821 E CHELTEN AVE | New ConstructionInstall 400 amp service with grounding, (6) 125 amp electrical panels, (1) 100 amp house panel, lighting, receptacles, smoke/CO alarms, and provide power to equipment as per 2017 NEC. ***NOT APPROVED FOR THE INSTALLATION OF FIRE ALARM*** | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 1210 E DUVAL ST | Tank Install/Removal**TANK REMOVAL PERMIT** FOR THE REMOVAL OF ONE (1) 550 GALLON UNDERGROUND HEATING OIL STORAGE TANK. REMOVE ANY PRODUCT/WATER FROM TANK, CLEAN TANK, CONDUCT A CONFIRMATORY SOIL SAMPLING OF SURROUNDING SOIL. CONTINGENCY PLAN IN PLACE IN THE CASE CONTAMINATED SOILS DISCOVERED AND BACKFILL. ALL WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA DEP UST REMOVAL GUIDELINES. PROVIDE THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WITH A TANK CLOSURE REPORT. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 7440 SOMMERS RD | 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 Basement/first floor, arc fault, 20 amp circuit for water heater 30 amp combo arc-fault / GFCI breaker dryer circuit 30 amp ground fault receptacle install smoke detector, 10 year battery install smoke/carbon monoxide detector, 10 year battery mis (100 amp disconnect + meter combo) permit redistribute overloaded circuit (basement) relocate electric | — | HOLDER INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New Construction or AdditionsDescription: Installation of complete new plumbing system for a six unit residential permit, including sanitary, vent, and domestic water piping. Work to serve 15 bathrooms, 6 laundry, 6 kitchen sink, and 6 water heater. All work to be performed per approved plans and in accordance with the 2018 Philadelphia Plumbing Code. | — | PLUMETRIX INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6871 FORREST 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 | — | ERIC WATSON JR | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6934 CEDAR PARK AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6546 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATION ONLY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTRE, DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | EBLIN Magdiel CENTENO | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 1957 ASHLEY RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 6333 N WOODSTOCK ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE MAIN DRAIN. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | SERG SERGMAN LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 862 CHURCH LN | Addition and/or Alteration Replace 200 amp service | — | SYMBULA MICHAEL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 867 CHURCH LN | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | CPR PLUMBING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | Joseph M Sciacca | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 6408 N WOODSTOCK 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/ | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo CP-2026-000501 | — | James Martorelli | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED WALL SIGNS, FOUR (4) FREESTANDING SIGNS MENU BOARD SIGNS, AND SEVEN (10) DIRECTIONAL SIGNS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL WORK. **NO EXCAVATION GREATER THAN 5FT.** | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 823 E CHELTEN AVE | New Construction or AdditionsInstall 6 tub/shower, 6 water closets, 6 lavatories, 5 kitchen sinks, and 5 laundry | — | DAVID WILLIAMS | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 18, 2026 | 6306 MILTON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New ConstructionProvide temporary power, permanent power/electrical distribution equipment, lighting, lighting controls, low voltage cabling/equipment, fire alarm cabling &equipment, security cameras . ALL WORK IS TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO APPROVED DRAWINGS -2020 NEC ,2019 NFPA-72 - NOTED : ELECTRICAL RM DR. TO BE EQUIPPED W/ PANIC HARDWARE(110 .26(c)(3) ) , TAMPER RESISTANT RECEPTACLES REQ'D THROUGHOUT. | — | EMMS ELECTRIC INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7018 LOUISE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5600 N 20TH ST | SignFor the installation of three (3) statically illuminated flat wall signs (Sign A, B, & C). **Separate permit required for any electrical work** | — | — | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 5600 N 20TH ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the installation of three (3) statically illuminated wall signs (Sign A, B, & C). Size and location as shown on plans. | — | STEPHANIE RUMER | C | 19138 |