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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 4620R-40 E ROOSEVELT BLVD | SignFOR THE INSTALLATION OF ONE (1) STATICALLY ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGN, CHANNEL LETTER (7’ H x 38’-4” W = 268.3 SF), ACCESSORY TO RETAIL SALES OF CONSUMER GOODS. AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *********SEPARATE ELECTRICAL PERMIT REQUIRED. *********** | — | — | C | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1012 E MOYAMENSING AVE |
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| 19147 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 6355 ALGARD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | JOSE RODRIGUEZ | 19135 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 1824 S 20TH ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001894 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 2114 FERNON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001892 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 18, 2026 | 2700 GERMANTOWN AVE | Change of UseRetail Sales - Consumer Goods; Retail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries | — | — | C | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 6701 CHEW AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2025-106863 TO REPAIR REAR PORTION OF COLLAPSED MAIN ROOF AND REAR FIRST FLOOR JOISTS AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2025-106863. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT | 1 | NTEGRITY REHAB & RESTORE LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 80 E SPRINGER 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 Jul 17, 2026 | 7554 BRENTWOOD RD | Addition and/or AlterationInstallation of solar array in accordance with signed standard | — | Pro Custom Solar LLC | 19151 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5000 RICHMOND ST | Addition and/or AlterationsMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo CP-2026-002114 | — | John Dibuonaventura Jr Plumb & Heating | C | 19137 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2015 KATER 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 | — | — | 19146 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5739 HUNTER 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2269 N BANCROFT ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19132 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 532 MCKEAN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Interior Wiring | — | Armand Parllaku | 19148 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1600 E BERKS ST | New ConstructionEZ 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. Install (2) 92% 40K BTU furnaces, (2) 2 Ton AC units, ductwork, and 14 diffusers | — | AL-KAUN CO | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2672 BRADDOCK ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 2-INCH FIRE SERVICE LINE FOR AN AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SPRINKLER SYSTEM WITH A 2 INCH WILKINS 950XLT3 BACKFLOW PREVENTION ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13R. ALL WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPROVED PLANS/HYDRAULIC CALCULATIONS. | — | Aqueduct Fire Protection Systems, LLC | C | 19125 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4408 LANCASTER AVE | AlterationsCHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO 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 Installation of drain and water lines to 1 bi-level water fountain and 1 kitchenette with sink, connect to existing plumbing system. | — | delosrios plumbing inc | C | 19104 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 5023 GRANSBACK 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 | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1318 N ALDEN ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard Interior Rewire through out. | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 1932 S NORWOOD ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-001890 | — | Eko Plumbing Inc | 19145 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4815 N CARLISLE ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelFixture replacement with piping - 1 WC, 1 tub, 1 lavatory. | — | COLIN JOHNSON | 19141 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 148 SPARKS ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | EXCEL PLUMBING HEATING & AC INC | 19120 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 4648 TORRESDALE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp service, replace outlets, switches and lights, install outlet in Kit. and bedrooms All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19124 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2319 N 3RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration Replacement of existing 120v/240v electrical devices. | — | EAST COAST ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | 19133 |
| Issued Jul 17, 2026 | 2016 FRANKFORD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationElectrical Permit for combo CP-2026-000878 | — | CHAMPION ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC | C | 19125 |