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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 5128 WEBSTER 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 | — | UMBRELLA ROOFING LLC | 19143 | |
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| Issued Aug 27, 2026 |
| 4529 BALTIMORE AVE |
| Addition and/or AlterationFOR A LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONSTO INCLUDE A CHANGE IN OCCUPANCY. FOR A BUSINESS OCCUPANCY . 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 FULLY SPRINKLERED** SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER WORK** |
| 1 |
| FLOW TEMP 368 GEN CONTRACTING |
| C |
| 19143 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 2031 S 56TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 27, 2026 | 5625 WINDSOR 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 100 amp service and panel, 120 ft electric race ways, (5) switch replacement, (4) 15 amperes duplex receptacle, (2) 3-way switch replacement, relocate electrical devices, ground fault receptacle and dedicated circuit, ground fault receptacle, (2) 10 yr smoke detector, install smoke/co detector. fishing only | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 6111 CATHARINE ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 2539 S 58TH 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT panel, switches, receptacles, light fixtures, rewire the property as per 2020 NEC code. | — | MASALI ELECTRIC CORP | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 423 S 50TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationOutlets, reception, lights,switches, gfci lighting in bathroom and kitchen. 100 amp service | — | JOHN RINICK | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5410 WHITBY AVE | Addition and/or AlterationInterior renovation only( bathroom and kitchen) of an existing single family structure, details per plan. | — | Accessibility Solutions 360 | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5217 LITCHFIELD ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | DANIELS CONTRACTING OF PHILADELPHIA | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 26, 2026 | 5639 ANGORA TER | Addition and/or AlterationLevel III Alterations and re construction of rear addition as per approved plans. | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5116 BALTIMORE AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED THREE (3) STORY STRUCTURE. FOR USE A VACANT COMMERCIAL SPACE AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST-FLOOR LEVEL AND MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING CONTAINING THREE (3) DWELLING UNITS ABOVE. BUILDING IS FULLY SPRINKLERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH NFPA 13 THROUGHOUT THE COMMERCIAL SPACES AND NFPA 13R THROUGHOUT THE RESIDENTIAL SPACES. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS. IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK. **A COVERED WALKWAY OR SIDEWALK C | 3 | PHILA RENOVATION GROUP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 5824 WASHINGTON 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. Install 95% HVAC system, ductwork, and 15 diffusers | — | VIKTORY HOMES LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 25, 2026 | 437 S 61ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5900 TRINITY ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR A WALL RECONSTRUCTION PER APPROVED PLANS. **ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS.** IF FIELD CONDITIONS VARY CONTACT DESIGN ENGINEER PRIOR TO THE START OF ANY WORK**IEBC 2021** | — | Home Design Builder | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6101 PINE ST | Change of UseRetail Sales - Food, Beverages, and Groceries; Retail Sales - Consumer Goods | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 505 S 46TH 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. 2 mini split units, 3 heads each. | — | Jeremy Smith | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 745 S 52ND ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE 3/4" WATER SERVICE. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 5000 PINE ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewiring/Replace all old wiring throughout home where needed, fishing only. Adding hardwired smokes and receptacles as required. 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 INCLUDING AN EMERGENCY DISCONNECT | — | ELEAZAR RUBENSTEIN-EDBERG | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 734 S 52ND ST | Commercial Make Safe PermitFor (repoint as per Engineer’s report) to resolve case CF-2023-086069. Separate Streets Department permit required for sidewalk closure. A separate permit is required for any additional alterations that are not specifically addressed on case CF-2023-086069. | 1 | C S BELL INC. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 24, 2026 | 6228 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration200 amp service replacement (no increase in size of service. Total rewire ( fishing only) | — | Prompt & Reliable Construction Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 22, 2026 | 5323 ANGORA TER | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE FAI. | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2508 S 58TH ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 436 S 55TH ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per attached EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | Panos Master Plumbing LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 2114 S FRAZIER ST | Solar Panels and StructureFOR A ROOF MOUNTED SOLAR PANEL INSTALLATION. **WORK TO BE PERFORMED PER APPROVED PLANS.**SEPARATE PERMIT REQUIRED FOR ANY ELECTRICAL WORK** | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Aug 21, 2026 | 5644 MALCOLM 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 | 19143 |
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