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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 17, 2026 | 7200 N 20TH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE MAIN DRAIN IN BASEMENT AND REAR AREA DRAIN | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19138 | |
| Issued Aug 15, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR RD | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)EZ PERMIT DECKS- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Build a deck in the back of the house 16 by 12 |
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| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1903 1/2 ELSTON ST | 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 (1) 20-amp circuit for single receptacle, (1) Battery Operated Smoke/CO and (2) battery-operated smokes. (Fishing Only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | AlterationsApproved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 7417 GEORGIAN RD | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelAll approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel | — | BUZZ-DUZZ PLUMBING HEATING & AC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 14, 2026 | 1749 MOHICAN ST | 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 Rewire | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 1968 71ST 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 furnace only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | QUALITY AIR HVAC TRUST | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 6332 N NORWOOD ST | 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 Rewire complete 2 story | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 13, 2026 | 5500 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior and exterior alterations to an existing attached two-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | Clarence Morris | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 5661 SPRAGUE ST | New Construction or Additions- Exterior Storm and Sanitary Plumbing & Water Distribution for New Construction in accordance with EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. INSTALL CT, FAI, MD & 1.5" WDP | — | THOMAS UHL | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 2201-13 STENTON AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS (NO CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY) TO AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. WORK TO INCLUDE ADDITIONS TO SERVED AS FREEZER WITH INTERIOR ACCESS. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021**EXISTING BUILDING IS NOT SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** | 1 | ACTION CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 12, 2026 | 1601-35 E WALNUT LN | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF A 1-STORY STRUCTURE WITH PRE-FAB METAL WALLS AS PER APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MEP AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. FOUNDATIONS UNDER SP-2026-000585. *2021 IBC* | 1 | DANIEL J. KEATING COMPANY | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 5361-91 CHEW AVE | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR A MECHANICAL SYSTEM UPGRADE . ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **IMC2021** | — | Jordahl Engineering & Mechanical LLC | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | EZ Deck (Exist. One-Family Dwellings)- For New Decks to an Existing One Family Dwelling as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 2043 CHURCH LN | 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 2-way switches, 2 dining fixtures, 1 exterior fixture, 4 led fixtures basement, 2 arc breaker second fl, 8 redistribution circuits, 12 receptacle replacement, 9 switches replacement(All wires are fished as per 2020 nec ) | — | REIDS ELECTRICAL AND CONTROLS INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 7437 BEVERLY RD | 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 a 76k BTU furnace, 2.5 ton condenser, ductwork & 10 diffusers. | — | MARK LAWSON | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 11, 2026 | 1971 ASHLEY RD | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE SANITARY AND STORM CT, FAI & MDs | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 10, 2026 | 6548 N WOODSTOCK ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR RENOVATIONS ONLY OF AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY ATTACHED STRUCTRE, DETAILS PER PLAN. | — | EBLIN Magdiel CENTENO | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 5614 DEVON ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFor the erection of an addition to the rear of an existing semi-detached structure. Size and location as shown in plans. | — | Illmatic Construction llc | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 2042 E RITTENHOUSE 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. Replace existing boiler only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | MARTIN BEAN RENOVATION & ASSOCIATES INCORPORATED | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 7229 BRIAR 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 Rewire house throughout. Install fixtures, switches and receptacles. Install 120 volt interconnected smoke/CO detectors. Provide dedicated branch circuit for the A/C unit with disconnect outdoor | — | PETER SHKOLNIK | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 7, 2026 | 6563 N WOODSTOCK ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap fai and main drain | — | IN A FLASH PLUMBING & HEATING INC | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5711-27 E WISTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. BACKFLOW. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5650 BLOYD ST | New ConstructionINSTALL 300 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 60 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR EACH OF THE 4 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EXIT SIGNS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER APPROVED PLANS. | — | DERRICK TOWNES | C | 19138 |
| Issued Aug 6, 2026 | 5346 CHEW AVE | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. BACKFLOW | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | C | 19138 |