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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 5439 REGENT 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. We will be installing 2 minisplit systems for the whole house. There will be four indoor units and two outdoor condensers | — | Wei Chen | 19143 | |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 |
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| EZ Interior Non-Load-Bearing Wall Demo.EZ INTERIOR NON-LOAD-BEARING WALL DEMOLITION - For the interior demolition on NON-Load-Bearing partition walls and ceilings as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. |
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| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4501 LARCHWOOD AVE | 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. 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. | — | MMA MECHANICAL INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4926-28 BALTIMORE AVE | Change of UsePublic, Civic, and Institutional - Community Center; Residential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | XCELLCABLE INSTALLATION INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 627 S 60TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ KITCHEN FIRE SUPPRESSION- For the installation of New Wet Chemical Kitchen Fire Suppression System as per attached standard. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. To install a wet chemical fire suppression system for a 12'-0" hood system. | — | Reliable Fire & Mechanical, Inc. | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 617 S 48TH ST | AlterationsReplacing house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 1047 S 51ST 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. | — | JUST PLUMBING & HEATING INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4706 CHESTER AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFor interior alterations to an existing attached single-family dwelling per plans. Separate permits are required for all associated Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing work. | — | WILLIAM C GIESEY | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5014 WILLOWS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationAddition of one circuit for new receptacles and lighting in sunroom. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | RYAN GAGLIARDI | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5440 BALTIMORE AVE | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew third floor addition to existing two story structure with four unit multi-family living as per approved plan. NTE 38'in height. No access to second floor roof from third floor is permitted with this permit and is strictly prohibited. | — | Loney Engineering and Consulting LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4746 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or Alteration(((All work fished))) Replace one 200A entrance cable Grounding system to the water meter in an open basement (50 feet) Bond all pipes for the water heater as they are currently not bonded Install whole house surge protector Install one 4-foot LED fixture in the basement closet Run one dedicated line 15-amp Line Install one new dedicated circuit for the range (20A on an arc fault breaker) Install one GFCI outlet for an existing feed for the dishwasher Replace the washer outlet with a new box and | — | LEE OVRUTSKY | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 908 S 47TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationRemove knob and tube wiring rewire 5 units unit 1F, 2F, 2R, 3F, 3R as per nec 2017 including lighting,switches,outlets and interconnected smoke and co alarms. Existing 5 meter pack to remain and house meter can and panel to remain | — | GE ELECTRICAL SERVICES INC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5439 REGENT 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 | — | ADAM MCCALL | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 6146 WEBSTER ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF AN ATTACHED BUILDING TO INCLUDE WALKOUT ROOF DECK AT THE FOURTH FLOOR LEVEL. SIZE AND LOCATION AS SHOWN IN APPLICATION/PLANS | — | Designblendz Architecture LLP | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5539 PENTRIDGE ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-005320 | — | Coffelt Contracting | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 640 S YEWDALL ST | Alterationss/i new 5x4 cast iron curb trap w/ new 4" fai and portion of main drain connecting to the existing main drain. | — | AQUA PLUMBING & HEATING LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 4501 LARCHWOOD AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFurnish and install 800 amp new electrical service and interior wiring. All work to be perform according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | FRED DINARDO JR | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1115 S 54TH ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-000108 | — | CARLOS MERCADO JR | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5930 ELLSWORTH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelEZ Bathroom 3 piece bathroom on 2nd floor | — | ROBERT KATILAS | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1645 S CONESTOGA ST | AlterationsREPLACE CURB TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | MR D'S PLUMBING & HEATING | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5738 PEMBERTON ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 100 amp service, install GFCIs, light and exhaust fan in bathroom. All Wires Are Fished. All work to be done according to the 2017 NEC and per executed contract. | — | Vincent Williams | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1322 S 53RD ST | Combined Lot Line Relocation and New DevelopmentFOR THE RELOCATION OF LOT LINES TO CREATE SIX (6) LOTS (PARCEL A (1,817.6 SQ. FT.), PARCEL B (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), PARCEL C (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), PARCEL D (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), PARCEL E (1,667.7 SQ. FT.), AND PARCEL F (1,667.7 SQ. FT.) FROM FOUR (4) ZONING LOTS (PREMISES G, PREMISES H, PREMISES I, AND PREMISES J). SIZE AND LOCATION SHOWN ON THE PLAN. | — | KEVIN O'NEILL | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5400 LINDBERGH BLVD | Full DemolitionComplete demolition to create vacant lot. | — | BALLARD SPAHR LLP | C | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 825 S CECIL 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5620 WHITBY AVE | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen Remodel3pcs bath with walk in shower | — | JAY EARL D | 19143 |