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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
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| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 5803 HAZEL AVE | AlterationsRepair section of house drain, house trap and fresh air inlet. - Approved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19143 | |
| Issued Sep 3, 2026 | 312 S 49TH ST | Addition and/or Alterationrenovation and expansion of bathroom located in the basement of an existing two family dwelling in an existing structure, details per plan. no other work included. |
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| 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 2110 S ALDEN ST | Addition and/or AlterationInstall 20 AMP indoor outlet with fishing. All work to be perform according to the 2020 NEC. | — | AURELIO XHEPAJ | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 4801 WOODLAND AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING TENANT SPACE FOR USE AS GROUP CHILD CARE (GROUP E, 12 CHILDREN MAX), ALTERATIONS TO INCLUDE THE ERECTION OF PARTITION WALLS, PROVIDE FINISHES/FURNISHINGS AND ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS 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 | 4041 CORPORATION | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 1335 S WILTON 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 Sep 2, 2026 | 902 S 47TH 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 | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5307 CHESTER AVE | New ConstructionFOR THE INSTALLATION OF HVAC APPLIANCES, EQUIPMENT, DUCTWORK AND REGISTERS/DIFFUSERS PER APPROVED PLANS AND MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. *2018 IMC REVIEW* | — | JYL CAPITAL INVESTORS LLC | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5400-18 PASCHALL AVE | Change of UseVehicle Paint Finishing Shop. | — | — | C | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5701 THOMAS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationFOR ALTERATIONS TO AN EXISTING PORCH ROOF OF AN EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY STRUCTURE AS PER APPROVED PLAN. | — | Bluntarc Consult llc | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 745 S 52ND ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACING CT AND FAI | — | INPACKS MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5639 ANGORA TER | 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. New HVAC, 12 reg./diff. | — | V&V Investment Inc | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5639 ANGORA TER | 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 Rewire throughout | — | JAMAAL STERLING | 19143 |
| Issued Sep 2, 2026 | 5327 WILLOWS AVE | Addition and/or AlterationINSTALL MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL WITH PROPER GROUNDING AND BONDING. INSTALL WIRING, RECEPACLE OUTLETS, LIGHTING AND SWITCHES, WHERE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT HOUSE. INSTALL SMOKE/CO ALARMS WITH 10 YRS BATTERY BACKUP. ALL WORK TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO THE 2020 NEC AND THE SCOPE OF WORK IN THE EXECUTED CONTRACT. (FISHING WIRES ONLY) | — | ANTHONY DEREK MUHAMMAD | 19143 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 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 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 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 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 25, 2026 | 437 S 61ST ST | Change of UseResidential - Household Living - Two-Family | — | — | 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 |