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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 1662 N ALLISON ST | AlterationsREPLACING HOUSE TRAP AND FRESH AIR INLET | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19131 | |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 5109 KERSHAW ST | AlterationsPlumbing Permit (Interior) for combo RP-2026-003335 | — |
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| 19131 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 5218 W STILES ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | Arligi Builders LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 2, 2026 | 517 N 58TH ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ENCLOSE THE EXISTING COVERED FRONT PORCH AS PART OF AN EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. DETAILS AS SHOWN IN THE APPLICATION / PLAN. | — | Isai E Cervantes Celis | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5725 WYALUSING AVE | 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 3943 LANKENAU AVE | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1458 N 58TH 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 1503 N 54TH 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. MULTI FAMILY - EACH HVAC UNIT TO BE SELF-CONTAINED WITHIN EACH DWELLING UNIT. NO PENETRATIONS OF RATED ASSEMBLIES. Install (2) HVAC systems, (1) for each dwelling. Each system will have a 70k BTU furnace, 4 ton AC, new ductwork, and 7 diffusers. 14 tota | — | ANM INVESTMENT INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5441 UPLAND WAY | Alterations3/4" Water Service Line Spot Repair. | — | Hartmann and Sons Water and Sewer PA, Inc | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 4516 WESTMINSTER AVE | 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 | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 5725 WYALUSING AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2026-036596. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: Replace front sidewalk. (1) stucco c/w 5727 Wyalusing. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jul 1, 2026 | 2218 N HOBART ST | AlterationsFIXTURE INSTALLATION - INSTALLATION OF WATER SUPPLY PIPING TO FIXTURES - INSTALLATION OF SOIL AND WASTE PIPING FROM FIXTURES. TYPES OF FIXTURES: NEW DRAIN & WATER LINES TO FIXTURES - 2-TOILETS, 2-LAVATORIES, 2-TUB, 1-KITCHEN SINK, 1-WATER HEATER, 1-laundry sink. | — | SHEGDA CONSTRUCTION CORP | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 4516 WESTMINSTER AVE | City DemolitionSub Demolition Permit for CF-2021-114804. For the complete demolition of a property as part of the City of Philadelphia Demolition Program. Add'l specs: No sidewalk. (2) stucco c/w 4514, 4518 Westminster. Replace shared railing on front porch c/w 4518. Erosion control mat with topsoil and seed. 4' corral fence across front. | — | MANGUAL DEMOLITION INC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5822 W GIRARD AVE | 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 | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 661 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 | — | EDG SERVICES LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 2701-99 BELMONT AVE | ExcavationEXCAVATION WORK ASSOCIATED WITH TANK INSTALLATION AND CONTAINMENT STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLANS. *2018 IBC REVIEW* | — | ANTHONY BIDDLE CONTRACTORS INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 30, 2026 | 5327 W THOMPSON ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL III INTERIOR ALTERATIONS AND FOR THE ERECTION OF AN ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING SECOND STORY AND AT THE REAR FOR THE CHANGE OF OCCUPANCY TO R2 (4 DWELLING UNITS) IN AN EXISTING BUILDING. ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/ FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVMENTS THROUGHOUT. 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. | 4 | MWMT Construction Co. | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5131 HARLAN 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. | — | Eugene Dudley 3 LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 1252 N ALDEN ST | AlterationsChanging water heater. | — | PLUMB-TECH LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 29, 2026 | 5408 GAINOR RD | AlterationsReplace 3/4" water service. | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 27, 2026 | 5131 HARLAN ST | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL 400 AMP ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND 4 METER PACKS WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL ONE 100 AMP SUBPANELS FOR HOUSE AND ONE 125 AMP SUBPANEL FOR EACH OF THE 3 DWELLING UNITS. INSTALL WIRING, LIGHTING, SWITCHES, EXIT SIGNS, EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND RECEPTACLE OUTLETS. INSTALL INTERCONNECTED SMOKE AND CO ALARMS. INSTALL FIRE ALARM SYSTEM. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2017 NEC, 2016 NFPA 72 AND PER PLANS. | — | EAGLE ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO INC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 26, 2026 | 5806 MASTER ST | Addition and/or AlterationRewire as per Nec 2017 2. Smokes and Co detector 3. 20 recess lights 4. Install arch faults as per nec 2017 5. Replace complete 100 amp service | — | OMAR RIVERA | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 1458 N 58TH ST | EZ Bathroom & Kitchen RemodelReplace tub, toilet, lavatory and underfloor piping per EZ standards. | — | MCGILLIAN & DONNELLY LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 4941 W STILES ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeNew construction of a three story multi-family structure with six total units as per approved plan NTE 38' in height. | — | KAPS CONSTRUCTION LLC | C | 19131 |
| Issued Jun 25, 2026 | 5626 WOODBINE AVE | Addition and/or AlterationRewire home with a panel upgrade as per 2020 NEC code. (Fishing Method) | — | B8 Construction LLC | 19131 |