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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 | |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4846 GERMANTOWN 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. 92% 60K BTU furnace, 2.5 ton AC, ductwork, and 12 diffusers |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006192 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Water Distribution) for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 4915 LAURENS 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 2 ton AC condenser only, in like and kind, no new ductwork | — | SEAMLESS CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 218 SHEDAKER ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Exterior Building Drainage) for combo RP-2026-005859 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 53 E PASTORIUS ST | New Construction or AdditionsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-006193 | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 3120 W SCHOOL HOUSE LN | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE WATER HEATER. | — | HERMAN GOLDNER CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4622 WAYNE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior Renovation to create Single-Family dwelling in an exisitng structure, details per plan. | — | NICK VAN TRAN DIANA TRAN | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 99 E SEYMOUR ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR RECONSTRUCTION AT THE REAR TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2023-120149. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2023-120149. 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 CONFIRMING THAT | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 346 E WISTER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | Eric Slifkin | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 216 APSLEY ST | Addition and/or AlterationSolar Photovoltaic Equipment installed on a one- or two-family dwelling with no ESS equipment and roof slopes not exceeding 2:12 (17%) in accordance with EZ PERMIT STANDARD FOR SOLAR PV SYSTEM | — | mark g ebner | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 226 W HAINES ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | BILL FRUSCO PLUMBING & HEATING | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationDemo and rough in light fixtures, receptacles, and occupancy control as per 2017 NEC. Fire alarm: Relocate existing devices, add strobes and a NAC Panel as per 2016 NFPA 72. | — | SMITH ELECTRIC CO INC | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 23 W COULTER ST | AlterationsALTERATIONS TO EXISTING SCHOOL. 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 2021 PPC AND APPROVED PLANS | — | JOSHUA GERSHMAN | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5165 WAKEFIELD ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall a 400-amp electrical service, including wiring and equipment as required with six (6) meter packs, including proper grounding and bonding. Install one (1) 100-amp subpanel for the house panel and one (1) 125-amp subpanel for each of the five (5) dwelling units. Provide electrical wiring throughout the building, including installation of lighting fixtures, switches, exit signs, emergency lighting, telecommunication wiring and receptacles outlets. Install branch circuits to supply powe | — | marquis henderson | C | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5642 MORTON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001514 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5348 MAGNOLIA ST | Addition and/or AlterationWire 2 room addition as per 2020 NEC code. | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5515 MORTON ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2025-013121 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5618 HEISKELL ST | New ConstructionMechanical / Fuel Gas Permit for combo RP-2026-001121 | — | Airzonehvac inc | 19144 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 481 W ABBOTTSFORD AVE | EZ Exterior Window and Door 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 | — | — | 19144 |
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