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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 1, 2026 | 5037 WALNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationINTERIOR ALTERATION TO THE DWELLING UNIT ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF AN EXISTING STRUCTURE. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | 1 | GREENZANG INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 225 N 64TH ST |
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| Addition and/or AlterationINSTALLING A 200 AMP SERVICE COMPLETE REPLACING 100AMP EXISTING SERVICE REPLACING DEFECTIVE FIXTURES, SWITCHES, RECEPTACLES,ETC. INSTALLING (4) 20 AMP CIRCUITS FOR APPLIANCES. (ALL FISHED & SURFACE MOUNT WIRING) INSTALLING BATTERY SMOKE DETECTION |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 34 S SALFORD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION # CF-2026-014528 TO REPAIR FRACTURED REAR AND SIDE EXTERIOR WALLS 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-2026-014528. “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 THE STRU | — | LEVEL UP BUILDERS LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 60 N EDGEWOOD ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | JAY EARL D | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 4946 RENO ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI, MD & 3/4" WATER LINE CURB IN. | — | TRENCHLESS LINE CO LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 344 N 52ND ST | EZ Wall Covering Replacement- For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 24 S 50TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work Approved per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPAIR SECTION OF HOUSE DRAIN. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 225 N 64TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel- All approved work performed in accordance with Residential - EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5023 LUDLOW ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 46 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationPHDC Work Order #223956 100 AMP service, 32 space panel, GFCI's, switches, fixtures, outlets, smoke/CO detectors. (FISHING METHOD) | — | MR ELECTRICIAN OF PHILADELPHIA LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 255 S ITHAN ST | EZ Wall 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4931-59 SPRUCE ST | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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. | — | AIR TIGHT HEATING AND COOLING | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 114 S 51ST ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, 2 hot water heaters, 2 laundry | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5220 SANSOM ST | Addition and/or AlterationReplace Breakers with Arc Fault breakers in existing 100 amp panel, replace smokes and carbons, Install outlet in Kitchen All Wires Are Fished | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 4507 LOCUST ST | New Construction or AdditionsInstall (10) lavatories, (10) water closets, (10) tub/shower, (5)laundry sink, (5) kitchen sink, (2)hot water heater, (2) hose bibs, (1) Backflow Device. | — | FERKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | Addition and/or AlterationsFOR THE INSTALLATION OF REGISTERS, DIFFUSERS, AND APPLIANCES WITH ASSOCIATED DUCTWORK. APPLIANCES TO BE INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S SPECIFICATIONS. FOR USE AS PREVIOUSLY APPROVED. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. SEPARATE PERMITS TO BE OBTAINED FOR ALL OTHER WORK. | — | OREILLY EDWARD B & ASSOC INC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | Alterations2 lav, wc, laundry sink, hwh and 7 hub. All piping must be metallic | — | DR BUILDERS 35 LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5946 SPRUCE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT, FAI & MD. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 6218 LUDLOW ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JOSEPH MORETTI | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 217 N 60TH ST | AlterationsFor 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 | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 257 S 52ND ST | SignFOR ERECTION OF ONE NON-ILLUMINATED AWING SIGN. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 227 S 55TH ST | AlterationsReplace 5" curb trap with fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | BARTHOLOMEW N EMANUEL | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 20, 2026 | 328 N 53RD ST | EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.For 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 5939 VINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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; INCL | — | Alibey Management, Inc | 19139 |
| Issued Aug 19, 2026 | 144 N 62ND 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 Basement first floor arc fault 20 amp in dining room 1 ; bonding hot water heater in basement 1 ; close junction box basement 2 ; electric raceways wire mold first and second floor 80 ft ; ground fault receptacle kitchen 2 ; ground fault receptacle kitchen 2 ; ground fault receptacles and dedicated circuit second floor bathroom 1 ; install 3-way s | — | CGW ELECTRIC INC | 19139 |
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