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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5007 RENO 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. Replace 100 amp service with no increase, replace outlets , lights and switches, install outlet in living room and back bedrooms All Wires Are fished No service Increase | — | Vincent Williams | 19139 | |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5149 HOOPES ST |
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| 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. Replace outside parts of the service including: 200 amp meter socket 200 amp service cable from Peco lines to the panel |
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| LINC ELECTRIC INC |
| 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 245 S 46TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall new electrical service and equipment per approved | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5501-19 CHESTNUT ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementEZ PERMIT RE-ROOFING- For the Installation of New Roof Coverings on Existing Roofs as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Replacement of sheathing in excess of 10% of roof area shall not be applicable to the EZ permit process. | — | — | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 118 N PAXON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | BYNUM MICHAEL S | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5007 RENO ST | Addition and/or Alterations EZ 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. Installation of a unit swap of a 60k btu gas furnce. No new ductwork. Reusing all exisiting duct work. , NO NEW DUCTWORK IS PART OF THIS PERMIT, APPLIANCE REPLACEMENT LIKE IN KIND ONLY. | — | Nation Builders LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 122 N WILTON ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For 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; IN | — | LAJUAN THOMAS FIERS | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 114 S 51ST ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire throught out, in stall 200 amp service, fishing wire. n100 amp panel on each floor | — | Newman Lewis | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 4614 SPRUCE ST | Rough-InRough-In Permit for FP-2026-002070 Install sprinkler system | — | Integrated Fire Solutions LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 153 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or AlterationFor 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 | — | Newman Lewis | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 26, 2026 | 5933 SPRUCE 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 | — | — | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 24, 2026 | 281 COBBS CREEK PKWY | Addition and/or AlterationAlteration and conversion of an existing two-story single-family dwelling with basement into a two-family dwelling (duplex). Work includes interior demolition and reconfiguration, new kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, laundry and mechanical facilities, modification of existing stair openings and associated structural floor framing, installation of required fire-rated dwelling unit separations, and replacement of windows and exterior doors. Provide separate dwelling unit entrances and required life | — | Arligi Builders LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 206 S 60TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 135 N HOBART ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | JM Plumbing Philly llc | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 23, 2026 | 208 S 60TH ST | AlterationsCurb trap, fresh air inlet & main drain. | — | ANTOINE MOULTAIR | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 230 FARRAGUT ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For 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; IN | — | BELLA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 22, 2026 | 136 FARSON ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | Ryan Hughes | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5918 CHESTNUT ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | MED DCD GROUP LLC | C | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 6018 CHESTNUT ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH CF-2025-133417 TO INCLUDE PARTIAL DEMOLITION AND REPLACEMENT OF FRONT PORCH AND FRAMING PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED 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 STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS NOT ADDRESSED IN APPROVED PLANS. | — | XYZ Construction Group LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 233 N WANAMAKER 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. Replacing furnace and AC with like/kind. | — | HERITAGE MECHANICAL EXPERTS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 127 S PEACH ST | Addition and/or Alteration- Residential 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 - Full rewire of 2 units: lights, switches and receptacles Adding hardwire smoke detectors Replacing 100 amp service with a 200 amp service feeding 2g meter, 2 -100 amp subpanels (one for each unit) | — | PRATT BROTHERS SERVICES | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 21, 2026 | 5635 SANSOM ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | CLEMENTS BROTHERS INC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 5138 ARCH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR INTERIOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TWO-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. *SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND MECHANICAL WORK* | — | Chris Williams LLC | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 328 N 53RD ST | Addition and/or Alteration- For 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; IN | — | Pink Hammer | 19139 |
| Issued Oct 20, 2026 | 225 S 55TH 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 Complete rewire | — | JASON WESTON ELECTRICAL LLC | 19139 |
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