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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 645 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFISHING OLD WIRE FOR NEW. REWIRE 16 CEILING FIXTURE LOCATIONS; 7 WALL FIXTURE LOCATIONS; 20 SWITCH LOCATIONS; 29 RECEPTACLE LOCATIONS. INSTALL 5 NEW 15A 120V ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUITS; INSTALL 1 20A 120V ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUIT. | — | ELECTRICAL WIZARDRY INC | 19119 | |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6815 GERMANTOWN AVE |
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| Elmer Leiva |
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| 19119 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 239 E GOWEN AVE | Site Clearing or Earth Disturbance ONLYSite work for the removal and infill of the in-ground swimming pool. Size and location per plan. | — | TIM ROBINSON | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 6461 BELFIELD AVE | New Construction or Additions- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | PLUMBING WORKS | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1026 W CLIVEDEN ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace existing water, service lines supplying the detached garage. Existing service lines are deteriorated and will be replaced with new materials. | — | ABBEY PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 6635 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & fai and main drain | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 425 WADSWORTH AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeErection of a rear deck to an existing single family structure with existing interior accessory parking. size and location as shown in the plan. | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 409 WESTVIEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationWire 2 new 20 amp circuits and install 2 new location quad outlets in music studio Install new switch and relocate existing ceiling fan in primary bedroom Reuse existing bathroom circuit and wire and install new location counter outlet Supply and install Juno 4" recessed lights 2 Supply and install new Panasonic exhaust fan utilizing existing duct Wire and install new location sconce 2 Wire and install new location 3-gang switch box in bathroom Wire new circuit and install thermostat for b | — | CLIFFORD CHANDLER | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 219 W HORTTER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater | — | 1 800 HEATERS INC | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 221 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE ERECTION OF A CATEGORY IV SUNROOM ADDITION TO THE REAR OF AN EXISTING DETACHED SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, PLUMBING, AND ELECTRICAL WORK* | — | — | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 7100 GERMANTOWN AVE | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)FOR REMOVAL TWO (2) EXISTING FLAT WALL SIGNS AND ERECTION OF TWO (2) NON-ILLUMINATED FLAT WALL SIGNS ON EXISTING STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN ON THE APPLICATION / PLANS. | — | KGC ENTERPRISES INC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 7131 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or Alterations**2021 IMC REVIEW** FOR 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. **SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FROM THE PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION: No work to exterior windows and/or doors as part o | — | JBEG Development And Contracting LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 117 W ALLENS LN | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH AN INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE FROM 100 AMP TO 200 AMP as per Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT Kitchen Rewire per code 2020 NEC | — | ALTIN MATA | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 7127 GERMANTOWN AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR THE FRONT FACADE WORK ALONG GERMANTOWN AVE. AS PER APPROVED PLANS AND PER PHILADELPHIA HISTORICAL COMMISSION APPROVAL. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | Philly Office Retail LLC | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 601-47 CARPENTER LN | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 10' x 19' TEMPORARY MODULAR STRUCTURE. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN PLANS. | — | — | C | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 542 W MOUNT PLEASANT 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 6, 2026 | 1210 YERKES ST | 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. Install new HVAC system, AC, new ductwork, and 12 diffusers | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 1210 YERKES ST | Addition and/or AlterationResidential Service Equipment not exceeding a rating of 200 amps WITH NO INCREASE IN SERVICE SIZE INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT as per attached Residential Service Equipment EZ Standard. REWIRE HOUSE THROUGHOUT. INSTALL LIGHTING, SWITCHES AND RECEPTACLES OUTLETS. INSTALL DEDICATED CIRCUITS TO SUPPLY POWER FOR HOT WATER HEATER, DRYER AND HVAC EQUIPMENT. INSTALL 120 VOLTS SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND PER EXECUTED CONTRACT. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 117 W ALLENS LN | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006449 | — | Bradley Otto | 19119 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 7153 BRYAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationTHIS IS A REWIRE; FISHING OLD WIRE FOR NEW. REWIRE 7 CEILING FIXTURES, REWIRE 1 WALL FIXTURES, REWIRE 5 SWITCHES, REWIRE 4 3- WAY SWITCHES, REWIRE 10 RECEPTACLES, REWIRE 1 OUTDOOR WALL FIXTURES, INSTALL 2 15A 120V ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUITS AND 1 20A ARC FAULT PROTECTED CIRCUIT | — | ELECTRICAL WIZARDRY INC | 19119 |
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